Studio portrait of an Italian American woman identified as Della Montenelli, an actress or opera singer. She poses and looks at an object, possibly a mirror, held in her raised hand. Della Montenelli has long, wavy hair and wears a lace and probably silk dress with a train, a floral sash, bracelets, a necklace, and earrings. A woven rug, a fur rug, a fireplace mantel, a chair, and an urn are in the room.
Description
1 photographic print on card mount ; 33 x 19 cm. (13 x 7 1/2 in.)
Subject
Italian Americans--1890-1910; Actresses--1890-1910; Opera singers--1890-1910; Women--1890-1910; Montenelli, Della.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR711001954
Notes
Condition: emulsion chipped, spotted.; Penciled and labeled on verso: "Italian girl for whom Italians of Denver raised money to prepare her for opera."; Penciled on verso: "Fred Rosenstock."; Title and "1.00" penciled on verso.; R7110019549
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