MAYHOFF, Maria Broadway Musicals the title role in Rossini's

the title role in Rossini's Barbiere di Siviglia

American actor and comedian (1914-2001)

some rust over borders

best remembered for her performance as Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's Madama Butterfly

including Aaron Rosand

MAYHOFF, Maria Broadway Musicals the title role in Rossini'sMezzo soprano whose full name was Maria Mayhoff Freudenberg, came to the U. S as a refugee from Nazi occupied Europe in the1930s. Signed photograph, shown as Amneris in Verdi's Aida, inscribed and dated in 1944. Printed signature on front of photographer James Abresch, New York. Size is 8. 25 x 10 inches, several creases and bends, otherwise in very good condition.