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Abbott, Emma, 1850-1891

 Person

biographical statement

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Emma Abbott letter, portrait, and biography, 1876

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233283131], Folder: 3-4
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, portrait etching, and handwritten biography. Abbot writes to "Mr. Phillips" on 22 March 1876 from "9 Wimpole St. Cavendish Sq." She states that she is glad to hear that Phillips is in London and invites him to visit her "tomorrow evening." A portrait etching of Abbott is also with the collection. On the reverse side of the item is found a handwritten biography of Abbott which outlines her singing career.

Dates: 1876
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Vault MSS 2, Fred A. Rosenstock autograph collection

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