MARSH, Calvin [POLITICS] who performed in the world

who performed in the world premieres of Meyerbeer's Le Prophete and Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust

Stamped on verso by Halleux photos

professionally known as "Signor Foli" (in accordance with the then prevailing preference for Italian artists)

dated by photographer on verso in 1895

MARSH, Calvin [POLITICS] who performed in the worldAmerican baritone (1921 2012), sang 150 roles with the Metropolitan Opera from 1954 1966. Signed photograph, shown as himself, inscribed. Contains printed signature of photographer Bruno of Hollywood and New York City. Size is 8 x 10 inches, very small crease at bottom right, otherwise in excellent condition.