RAISA, Rosa

Polish-born and Italian-trained Russian soprano (1893-1963) who became a naturalized American, possessed a voice of remarkable power, and was the creator of the title role of Puccini's last opera Turandot. Signed postcard photograph, shown as herself, inscribed. Photo by Rota, Milan. Size is 3.25 x 5.25 inches, mounting traces on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.