Patti, Adelina - Signed Cabinet Photo 1872 Autographs Singers 50 or less O created the role of Iago

created the role of Iago in Otello and the title role of Falstaff (both operas by Verdi)

first African-american male concert artist to receive acclaim

Beautiful signed cabinet photo

showing her in the title role she created

Otto Helgers

Patti, Adelina - Signed Cabinet Photo 1872 Autographs Singers 50 or less O created the role of IagoStar Spanish born soprano (1843 1919), one of the greatest singers of the 19th century. Signed cabinet photo by Bergamasco, St. Petersburg, inscribed and dated by Patti in St. Petersburg in 1872. Size is 4. 25 x 6. 5 inches, mounting traces on verso, some rust, otherwise in very good condition.