KUTSCHERRA DE NYS, Elise Autographs Singers 50 or less S stamped on verso by photographer

stamped on verso by photographer David Addey

pianist and music writer Niccolo Castiglioni (1932-1996)

The baton remained in the Shaffer/Salberg family until 2000

also dedicated to music education

KUTSCHERRA DE NYS, Elise Autographs Singers 50 or less S stamped on verso by photographerGerman or Czech soprano, born Elise Kutscherra in Berlin in 1867 or in Prague in 1874. Signed photograph, shown as herself, with extensive inscription, dated in Rio de Janeiro in 1923. Printed signature on front of photographer Apeda, New York. Size is 8 x 9. 75 inches, small bullet holes and small stain on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.