ENRICO CARUSO - HANDSIGNED Original Photograph by SAMUEL BOOTE - 1915's

Description

Title:
ENRICO CARUSO Handsigned Photo of Teatro Opera ARGENTINA - Original Vintage 1915's
Signature:
YES - Autographed probably when he visits Buenos Aires on 1915, and sang in the Teatro Colon
Type of Photograph:
Albumen print, also called albumen silver print.
Year of the Photograph:
1878 approx. by Samuel Boote.
Aprox. Size of Photo:
Aprox. Size of Cardboard:
Inches: 6.70 x 8.65  -  Centimeters: 17 x 22
Inches: 10.80 x 14.60  -  Centimeters: 27.50 x 37
Weight:
Double
Some History of
Theater Opera:
The origin of the theater dates back to 1870, when businessman Antonio Pestalardo envisioned that Corrientes Avenue, which at the time was still a narrow street far from the center of Buenos Aires, would be brought to life by the installation of theaters.
His project faced many obstacles, as the yellow fever epidemic broke out the following year. To make matters worse, the city's port was closed, which blocked the entry of materials that were needed for construction.
Finally, Pestalardo achieved his goal and thus the Teatro Opera was born. It was originally dedicated to the lyrical genre and was inaugurated on May 25, 1872 with the opera Il Trovatore.
It was the first theater to have gas lighting, which was unusual for the time.
In 1889 the building underwent a total remodeling financed by its new owner Don Roberto Cano. Rufino Varela installed an electric power plant in the new building which allowed it to be self-sufficient, a privilege in Buenos Aires at the end of the 19th century.
Description and
Condition:
WYSIWYG. Very Good Condition. A few very small folds in the 4 corners. Surface details only seen if direct light is applied.
Back: Pencil inscriptions in the upper border. Surface details.
ID:
39396
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