Andreas Dippel / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a man in a costume resembling a 16th-century courtier style. He is wearing a hat with a feather. On his torso, he is wearing a short cape and doublet with intricate embroidery. He has leather glov... More
Andreas Dippel / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a man in a costume resembling a 16th-century courtier style. He is wearing a hat with a feather. On his torso, he is wearing a short cape and doublet with intricate embroidery. He has leather glov... More
Allen C. Hinckley as the Cardinal in the Opera of the Jewess
Photograph of a man with white hair. He is wearing clerical robes and has his hands clasped in front of him as if in prayer. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Teresa Carreño
Photograph of a young girl in a white dress standing in front of a piano. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Erotic photography - Eliza Weathersby - cartes de visite
Item has an image on each side. On the front, there is a photograph of a woman resting her head on her right hand. She is wearing a veil and has a flower in her hair. On the back, there is a drawing of a nude w... More
Eliza Weathersby - cartes de visite
Item has an image on each side. On the front, there is a photograph of a woman resting her head on her right hand. She is wearing a veil and has a flower in her hair. On the back, there is a drawing of a nude w... More
Tostee, portrait - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman standing with her body in profile. She is wearing a dress and cap and has a military-style jacket slung over her shoulder. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
[Isabella] Hinckley - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in a long gown. She is standing beside a pillar. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
[Isabella] Hinckley - cartes de visite
Photograph of a woman in a long gown. She is leaning on a pillar in front of a painted background. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Sally Hinckley - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in a short dress. She is reclining on the floor atop a fur blanket. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Portrait of an unidentified woman - cartes de visite
Photograph of a woman in a checked dress wearing a hat and holding a large parasol. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Sally Hinckley - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in a short dress. She is reclining on the floor atop a fur blanket. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Portrait of an unidentified woman - cartes de visite
Photograph of a woman in a checked dress wearing a hat and holding a large parasol. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Kellogg, Clara Louise - cartes de visite
Photograph of a woman in profile. Her head is resting on her right hand. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Kellogg, Clara Louise - cartes de visite
Photograph of a woman in profile. Her head is resting on her right hand. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Rosa D' Erina. Ireland's Prima Donna - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman with a crown of flowers in her hair. She is wearing her hair in several braids, which are tied with white ribbons. Around her neck, she is also wearing a cross hanging from a choker. Court... More
Kellogg, Clara Louise - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman wearing a pearl necklace with a cross pendant. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Alice Oates. Le petit duc, (little duke) / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a white wig along with a hat and gown, both light-colored. She is holding a sword in her hands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Minnie Hauck - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. She is wearing a beaded necklace and hoop earrings. There is a flower in her hair, and her dress is white with black trim. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Minnie Hauk as Carmen / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a pillbox hat, striped skirt, and bolero jacket with braiding on it. In her hand, she is holding what appear to be playing cards. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Minnie Hauk as Carmen / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a pillbox hat, striped skirt, and bolero jacket with braiding on it. In her hand, she is holding what appear to be playing cards. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Clara Louise Kellogg / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a cap with a military-style uniform. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Miss Alma Stanley. Leavitt's Grand English Opera Burlesque Co. / Opera...
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. She is wearing a piece of fabric around her torso that only covers one shoulder. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Minnie Hauk / Opera singer - Public domain portrait print
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing an embroidered skirt and a short-sleeved top. She is also wearing a scarf around her shoulders and another around her waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Adele Cormelba
Photograph of a ballet dancer in tutu and pointe shoes. Her arms are crossed at her chest and her right foot is pointed. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Cavaille-Coll organ builder - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph of a man with a small cap on his head. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Nordica, Lillian / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a woman wearing an evening dress covered in beading. She has a long, sheer piece of material draped over her back, like a shawl. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
August Haupt organist - cartes de visite
Photograph of a man with glasses, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Marcella Sembrich / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. She is wearing a light-colored dress and multiple strands of pearls. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Jessie Bartlett Davis / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in a light-colored dress with a fur neckline. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Zelie de Lussan / Opera singer - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Mme. Sofia Scalchi / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in profile. She is wearing star-shaped earrings and a dress with a high collar. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Maud Powell, violinist
Photograph of a woman with her face in profile, shot with her back to the camera. She is holding the headstock of a violin. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Maud Powell, violinist
Photograph of a woman with her face in profile, shot with her back to the camera. She is holding the headstock of a violin. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Max Alvary / Opera singer - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph of a man with long hair wearing a fur tunic with a large bangle on his left arm. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Max Alvary / Opera singer - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph of a man in a dark suit, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Very truly yours A.D. Schon - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph of a man in a dark overcoat, posed next to a chair in front of a painted backdrop. He is holding a rolled up newspaper in his right hand. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Otto Hegner
Photograph of a boy wearing a dark suit with a large, lace collar. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Mme. Rizzini soprano / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in a long, white dress. She is posing next to a chair. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Sibyl Sanderson / Opera singer Charles Reutlinger atelier, Paris
Photograph of a woman with her face in profile, shot from above the waist. She is wearing long, black gloves and a dress with rows of beads across the bodice. She is posing in front of a curtain. Courtesy of Bo... More
Suzanne Duvernois Charles Reutlinger atelier, Paris
Photograph of a woman in a nude bodysuit. She is holding a fake snake that is wrapped around her body. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Goff as Scarpia / Opera singer - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph of a man in costume. He is wearing a powdered wig and a suit with a ruffled collar and sleeves. He is holding a cape and hat in his left arm. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Jane Abercrombie / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in a lace dress seated on a wooden chair. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Miss Beebe and Mr. Edouard Dethier
Photograph of a woman in profile sitting at a piano reading sheet music. Standing beside her is a man holding a violin and bow. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
H. Darcleé / Opera singer - Public domain portrait print
Photograph of a woman wearing a hat and carrying a parasol. There is a chain on her waistband, from which several objects are hanging. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Carvalho - the first Marguerite Charles Reutlinger atelier, Paris
Photograph of a woman in a velvet hat and dress, standing in front of a painted background. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Lucca, portrait - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman wearing a dark-colored dress and a large cameo. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Augusta Holmès
Photograph of a woman wearing a white toga, sitting on a pedestal. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Marie Hall English violinist / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a woman wearing a light colored dress, playing a violin. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Torriani as Aida - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing long, belted robes with sandals and has a large, ornate headpiece. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Marie Hall (1854-1956), English violinist
Photograph of a woman in a white dress with a lace collar. She is holding a violin. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Richardo Stracciari / Opera singer
Photograph of a man in costume, wearing black face paint. He is also wearing a headpiece with an arrow head protruding from one side. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Tom Daniel bass / Opera singer. Opera advertisement
Photograph of a man seated on a wooden chair. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Emma Eames / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a woman in profile, wearing a crown. The front of the crown is covered in leaves and the back holds a cameo and what appear to be jewels. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Sembrich, Marcella / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. She is wearing a headpiece with a jewel-encrusted, star-shaped ornament. She is also wearing a necklace with three star-shaped pendants. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Rodolfo Ferrari / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a man in a dark suit and tie, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Marie Nichols violinist
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. Her gown has flowers in the neckline. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Calve as Sapho / Opera singer - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph of a woman in profile, wearing a costume. On her head is a cone-shaped hat with several large pieces of jewelry hanging from it. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Yvonne de Tréville soprano / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in a dress adorned with flowers standing. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Mrs. L.W. Wallace soprano / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. Around her neck, she is wearing a choker made of several strands of small beads. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Johanna Gadski / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a woman wearing a hat with a plume of feathers and dark bow. She is reading a book. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Herr Perron as Amfortas / Opera singer
Photograph of a man wearing a simple tunic and belt. His arms are outstretched and he holds a chalice in both hands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Francesco Tamagno / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a man sitting in a chair. He is wearing a dark suit and a long cap. The tassel at the end of the cap is resting on his shoulder. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Marion Weed / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a seated woman wearing a white dress. There is a is a strip of patterned fabric near the neckline and the shoulders of the dress are adorned with black piping. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Emilio de Gogorza baritone / Opera singer
Photograph of a man with mustache and glasses, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Mark Hambourg, pianist
Photograph of a man in a dark suit, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Nahan Franko conductor
Photograph of a man with a large mustache, shot from above the waist. He is wearing a dark suit. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Elmer Chickering - Rita Fornia / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman wearing a white veil, her hands clasped in prayer. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Leslie Harris, entertainer
Photograph of a man in a tuxedo leaning on a piano. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Fran Naval, Romanian tenor / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a man in costume. He is wearing a short tunic over tights and is holding a sword in his right hand. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
[Gertr]ude Miller Woodruff soprano / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman standing beside a table that has an empty, flowered vase and a bunch of flowers resting on it. The woman is wearing a long, lace, white dress with sleeves that come down to her elbows. She... More
Olive Fremstad as Isolde / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a floor-length gown with long sleeves and detailed embroidery work. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Jacques Thibaud, violinist
Photograph of a man wearing a pinstripe suit. He is playing the violin. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Mme. Black-Cahier contralto / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman wearing a hat with feathers, a lace top and elbow length gloves holding a parasol and small purse. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Jan Kubelik and wife - Philip Hale photograph collection
Photograph of a young man standing beside a table. A woman in a light-colored gown is seated next to the man. The pair is posed in front of a window. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Marion Ivell / Opera singer - Public domain portrait print
Photograph of a woman wearing an off-the-shoulder gown. On her head, she has a crown with a star in the center. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Minnie Nast as Mignon / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a ragged, white tunic and a bodice with lacing on top. She is holding a cloth bundle in both hands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Otto Goritz / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a man in dark suit and patterned tie, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Rodolfo Fornari baritone of Boston Opera Co. / Opera singer
Photograph of a man in a western-style costume. He is wearing a large, brimmed hat as well as boots, pants, and shirt. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Mme. Ernestine Schumann Heink / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Miss Lucy Allen soprano / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman wearing a ruffled dress, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Elza Szamosy / Opera singer - Public domain portrait print
Photograph of a woman in profile, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Marcella Cratti / Opera singer - Public domain portrait print
Photograph of a woman sitting in a chair. She is holding a closed fan in both hands. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Priskeprin, portrait Charles Reutlinger atelier, Paris
Photograph of a man, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Florence Wickham / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a woman posed in front of a painted backdrop. She is wearing a circlet in her hair. She is also wearing a choker, drop earrings, and two bracelets. Her hands are clasped in front of her waist. Cou... More
Ida Brooks Hunt, "Woodland" (new photo) / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman wearing a dress with a neckline made of tulle and flowers. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Alois Burgstaller who sang Tristan / Opera singer / Aime Dupont atelie...
Photograph of a man in a suit with vest and bow tie, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Carlotta Patti, sister of Adelina - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman wearing a beaded necklace, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Gabriele D'Annunzio
Photograph of a balding man, his face in profile. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Julie Lindsay, singer
Photograph of a smiling woman in costume. She is wearing a large headpiece and numerous strands of beads around her neck. The outer piece of her dress has fur trim and she is holding one strand of beads close t... More
Rita Newman mezzo soprano / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in a Spanish-style costume. She has flowers in her hair, hoop earrings, a knit shawl, and a sequined bolero jacket. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Louise Kirkby-Lunn (1873-1930) / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing a headpiece with flowers and metal in the shape of a snake. She is wearing a vest on top of a white top. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Jean de Reszkie / Opera singer - Public domain portrait photograph
Photograph of a man with a large mustache, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Torriani, portrait - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. Her head is adorned with a crown and a flower. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - Mrs. Raymond Brown
Photograph of a woman in a dress adorned with lace, shot from above the waist. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Mme. Maria Serena soprano / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman in costume. She is wearing an elaborate headpiece and has both arms raised to her head. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Philip Hale Collection - F. Giurroli Gallitti
Photograph of a man dressed in a priest's garments. He is wearing a striped apron and skull cap. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Cheridah Simpson "Woodland" (new photo)
Photograph of a woman in a white top, shot from above the waist. She has a heart shaped brooch pinned to her bodice. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
M'lle Nilsson - cartes de visite / Opera singer
Photograph of a woman, shot from above the waist. She has flowers in her hair. Courtesy of Boston Public Library
Otto Goritz / Aime Dupont atelier
Photograph of a man in costume. His hair is long, as is his beard. He is wearing a floor-length robe with an embroidered border, and there is a metal chain and medallion across his chest. Courtesy of Boston Pub... More