Nellie Melba In An 1896 Opera
by Bettmann
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Nellie Melba In An 1896 Opera
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Bettmann
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(Original Caption) Nellie Melba, born in Melbourne Australia, 1863 daughter of David Michael Porter, wealthy merchant. When 17 she married Capt. Chas.Nesbit Frederick Armstrong, son of Sir Andrew Armstrong, and studied music and singing in Paris in 1887. First appearance, at Theatre De La Monnaie, Brussels as Gilda in "Rigoletto". In 1888 she was pronaunced one of the greatest Prima Donnas. Photo shows her in an unidentified 1896 opera. BPA2# 3481.
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