Elssler, Fanny - Original Doily in "La Cachucha" Autographs Composers had an important international career

had an important international career

signed in Graz

Polish-American pianist (1887-1982) and Moravian-American pianist (1912-1994)

and later General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera from 1935-50

Ukrainian soprano (1894-1985) and German soprano (1904-1989)

Elssler, Fanny - Original Doily in "La Cachucha" Autographs Composers had an important international careerAustrian ballerina (1810 1884) who introduced theatricalized folk dance into ballet; celebrated for her spirited, spectacular dancing and technique. Original doily (ornamental mat made of paper usually) depicting the ballerina in "La Cachucha". Size is 2. 5 x 2. 5 inches, in very good condition.