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.
Date
[between 1890 and 1910?]
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
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.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
