Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, Featuring Opera Singer Clara Louise Kellogg, 1880-1900

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Artifact Overview

Clara Louise Kellogg (1842-1916), America's preeminent soprano from the 1860s through the 1880s, made her operatic debut in New York in 1861. Six years later, she made her European debut, gaining international recognition. In 1873, Kellogg formed an opera company to perform in English to familiarize American audiences with European opera. After retiring, she taught promising students and authored her autobiography.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade card

Date Made

1880-1900

Subject Date

1880-1900

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.541.1477

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.75 in
Width: 3.5 in

Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, Featuring Opera Singer Clara Louise Kellogg, 1880-1900