^Lot 635 Metropolitan Opera 19th Century Publicity Collection (24)

Two sets of rare and vintage promotional items (~24) from the Metropolitan Opera ca. 19th Century (approx. 4 x 3 in). These are exclusive candid camera shots of the Great Stars of the Metropolitan Opera, RCA Victor stars of the opera Die Walküre and La Traviata.  These rare black and white photographs are printed on paper and verso is a caption about the image.  There are images of famous stars as well as images of those connected with the productions such as: "Die Walkure" with Lucrezia Bori, Milton Cross, Kirsten Flagstad, Ludwig Hofmann, Lauritz Melchior, Friedrich Schorr, Jose Ituri (conductor). The stars and those connected with the production of "La Traviata" are Vina Bovy, Lucielle Browning, Nino Martini, Ettore Panizza (conductor), John Charles, Thomas, Thelma Votipka.  All camera shots are in very good condition and come in the original blue and green envelopes. There is water damage, holes and tears to the envelopes. Flaps are missing. Printed on the envelope of La Traviata is “Form 2697 and Printed in the U.S.A. “ Printed on the information card and the envelope of Die Walküre is “Form 2698 and Printed in the U.S.A.“