Summary
Black and white photograph mounted on cream card featuring a profile portrait of Dame Nellie Melba in the role of Marguerite in the opera Faust by Gounod. The photograph is signed by Spencer Shier, Melbourne 1924 and has been autographed by Melba and dated 13 October 1924.
Description of Content
Woman in costume, full length portrait
Physical Description
Black and white photograph adhered to cream backing card.
Significance
Statement of Historical Significance:
Dame Nellie Melba is one of Australia's most famous cultural icons and exports. Her operatic achievements were acknowledged both nationally and internationally and her World War I fundraising efforts earned her Dame Commander of the British Empire. This item enhances the Museum's modest collection relating to Melba by documenting her Melbourne performances. Theatre programmes of Melba's Melbourne performances are particularly significant being hard to find in the market.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Geoff Watts, 14 Dec 2014
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Person Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
'Spencer Shier/Melbourne 1924 Nellie Melba/Oct 13th 1924
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
185 mm (Width), 245 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Opera, Entertainers, Icons, Performing Arts, Performers, Performances, Music, Musical Performances, Theatres
