HARSHAW, Margaret [OPERA] Emilie Rutska

Emilie Rutska

Ukrainian-born soprano (1872-1952) and one of the most famous sopranos of the early 20th century

with the signature underneath the photo over the card

bold signature at the bottom

Welsh pianist (1898-1928)

HARSHAW, Margaret [OPERA] Emilie RutskaAmerican soprano (1909 1997), especially celebrated for her Wagnerian roles, and later a particularly influential vocal teacher at Indiana University. Signed photo postcard, shown as Venus in Wagner's Tannhauser. Blind stamped by photographer Louis Melancon, New York. Attractive photo with clear signature. Size is 3. 5 x 5. 5 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.