Music/Dance
CROSSLEY
(Ada Jemima, 1871-1929, Australian Contralto)
Fine Vintage Postcard Photograph, Signed and Inscribed
Yours very truly with an Autograph Note signed on the verso, to Mr F. Smith, with kind wishes, the picture shows her full length wearing a lacy dress with a long train, 5½ x 3½, postmarked London, 14th May
Item Date: 1903
£125
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Background
She was notable as the first Red Seal recording artist engaged in the US by the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1903. She sang in Henry Wood's second 'Prom' season of 1896, several times in 'Elijah', and was the singer at the 'Titanic Band' Memorial Concert at the Albert Hall, 1912, in memory of the eight musicians who went down, playing to the last. Seven orchestras combined took part and numbered 600 performers.
Stock No. 43167
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