Alda, Frances. (1879 - 1952) Signed PhotographSigned postcard photograph of the glamorous soprano, as seen in an elaborate fur outfit through a mist of snowflakes! Boldly signed with her name alone in black ink. Mounting remnants on verso, else fine. 9 x 14 cm. A pupil of Marchesi, she was the wife of legendary Metropolitan Opera Manager Gatti Casazza through most of his tenure and sang 369 performances at the Met , including first performances there of operas such as "Francesca da Rimini", "La