Lillian Evanti wears opera costume from Lucia di Lammermour.

Object Details

Creator
Sommariva, Emilio, Photographer, 1883-1956
Scope and Contents
Lillian Evanti poses for publicity photo in costume from Lucia di Lammermour.
Date
circa 1924-1935
Extent
1 Photographic print (6 x 9 inches)
Type
Archival materials
Photographs
Photographic prints
Publicity photographs
Topic
Costumes
Operas
Portraits -- African American women
Portraits -- Italy
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Collection Citation
Evans-Tibbs collection, Anacostia Community Museum,Smithsonian Institution, gift Thurlow E. Tibbs, Jr. Estate
General
Act III Lucia written on verso of photograph.
Lillian Evanti in opera costume
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