CARTE DE VISITE OF OPERATIC SOPRANO EUPHROSYNE PAREPA-ROSA, PHOTOGRAPHED BY GURNEY & SON
New York: Gurney & Son, 1860s. Original document. Three-quarters-length sepiatone portrait of Parepa-Rosa in a Victorian dress, low neckline, embroidered collar and cuffs, looking slightly to her right. Printed below the image is "Gurney & Son, Fifth Ave, N.Y." On the verso are the Gurney crest and name, Fifth Avenue, Cor. 16th St. N.Y. Written in pencil is Parepa-Rosa [not an authentic signature]. Very Good. Item #040327
Parepa-Rosa (1836-1874), a British-born soprano, established with her husband their own opera company, toured the US for several years with Euphrosyne singing the lead roles, &c. She died at age 38.
Price: $50.00
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