Baker, Josephine - Signed Photograph 1946 Bayreuth Programs shown in the title role

shown in the title role in Puccini´s opera Tosca

in which he created the role of Prinzivalle at the world premiere in Paris

some smudges around the image

Also included a cast page from a Met Opera program for a performance of Pagliacci in 1978 with Vickers as Canio

Baker, Josephine - Signed Photograph 1946 Bayreuth Programs shown in the title roleAmerican born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906 1975); who became the first black woman to star in a major motion picture in 1927. Fine sepia photograph signed by her, shown probably in performance. Size is 7. 5 x 9. 6 inches, repaired cracks on borders, pink stains over the bottom, mounting traces on verso, in good condition.