Essen, Viola - Signed Photograph Autographs Actors - Letter N in Bayreuth

in Bayreuth

creator of the title role in The Merry Widow in 1905

There is a printed (not real) signature of Stratton on verso of his CDV

dated in Brescia in 1929

dated in Montevideo in 1905

Essen, Viola - Signed Photograph Autographs Actors - Letter N in BayreuthAmerican ballet dancer (1925 1970), student of Mikhail Mordkin and an original member of the Ballet Theatre, precursor to the American Ballet Theatre. Gorgeous black and white photograph signed and inscribed by her with a short sentiment, shown in performing pose; ink stamped on verso by photographer Bruno (Hollywood). Size is 8 x 10. 1 inches, in excellent condition.