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Photograph of Rosa Ponselle with Carmela and their mother Maddalena in New York City

Photograph of Rosa and Carmela Ponselle for press for "La Gioconda" at the Metropolitan Opera with newspaper clipping on the back "Associated Press Photo. Play 'Sister Act' in Opera. Rosa (right) and Carmela Ponselle, both famous in grand opera,…

From Left: 1. Photograph of Carmela Ponselle with roses and long hair and inscription "To dear little Parepa [sp?] with love and success, Carmela Ponzillo." With mark from REM Studio, 145 W. 45th St, New York.

2. Photograph of Carmela Ponselle in…

Photograph of Carmela Ponselle in headband and braid with inscription "To charming Elise Lyon, Sincerely yours, Carmela Ponselle May 24, 20". Photo by Lumiere.

Photograph of Carmela Ponselle as Carmen with fan and rose in hair along with lacy cloak by Lumiere. With inscription "To Mr. Apfelbaum, Sincerest wishes, Carmela Ponselle." Typed note on reverse reads "Presented to Mrs. Florence Nerden's father.

Photograph of Carmela Ponselle as Dalilah in white long gown and floral wreath. Inscription "Carmela Ponselle as Dalilah." Reverse has handwritten "Carmela Ponselle Former Mezzo of Met. O. H."

Photograph of Carmela Ponselle as Amneris. Back stamped "From Sundelson Associates, 11 West 42nd Street, New York City Longacre 5-4423" and "Jan 1933" with blurb about Carmela Ponselle singing Amneris in a benefit performance.

Photograph of Carmela Ponselle with roses and long hair and inscription "To dear little Parepa [sp?] with love and success, Carmela Ponzillo." With mark from REM Studio, 145 W. 45th St, New York.

Photograph of Rosa Ponselle on her wedding day with Carmela. Stamp from Wide World Studio on reverse and handwritten "Rosa's wedding day with Carmela." Both holding large bouquets. Photograph by Wide World Photos from 1936.

Photograph of the Ponselle family with two dogs outside on a bench. Handwritten note on reverse: "Carmela Ponzillo Ponselle Family of Meriden, Ct."