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Minnie Hauk Carte de Visite, European Photo

June 15th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Austria. CdV., memorabilia, music, opera, photograph
Soprano Minnie Hauk Carte de Visite, CdV, decorative reverse. 2,5 x 4 inches, (64 x 104 mm), very fine condition. Amalia Mignon Hauck (Minnie Hauk, 1851 - 1929) was an American operatic soprano. She was born in New York City. In 1862, Hauk began vocal studies with Achille Errani, at age fourteen she made her debut in Brooklyn and a month later, her New York City debut. In the American

Richard Wagner Portrait. Old Stitchery, ca. 1920

February 12th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Wagner, memorabilia, music
Authentic old embroidery: Richard Wagner portrait. Artist signed HAGO. Interesting technique – different shades in different angles. Size: 3,8 x 5,2 including margins, 2,6 x 3,6 is the actual stitchery. Professionally mounted, fine condition. Wilhelm Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) was a German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or "music dramas" as