Mattiwilda Dobbs as Olympia in Offenbach's "Contes d'Hoffmann"
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Description
Portrait of soprano Mattiwilda Dobbs as Olympia in Offenbach's opera, "Contes d'Hoffmann." Printed on front: "Louis Melancon." Stamped on back: "The use of this photograph is granted with the understanding that it is for your publication only, and will not be syndicated, rented, loaned, or used for advertising purposes without written permission. When published, the customary credit line will be appreciated with the name in full: Louis Melancon. Louis Melancon, New York, N.Y." Handwritten on back: "Mattiwilda Dobbs, Olympia in 'Contes d'Hoffmann.'"
Details
- Creator:
- Melancon, Louis
- Resource ID:
- hk000740
- Subject:
- Dobbs, Mattiwilda
- African American women singers
- Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880. Contes d'Hoffmann
- Photographers--New York (State)--New York
- Photographic prints
- Date:
- 1954
- Format:
- 1 photographic print ; 5.5 x 3.5 in.
- Department:
- E. Azalia Hackley Collection
- Location:
- Biography--Dobbs, Mattiwilda
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.