Collections relating to individual artists - Adelina Patti, 1867 - 1980s

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Component identifier:
Subseries 3.1.1.3
Content Summary:
This subseries comprises theatre bills, concert programmes, postcards, and advertising ephemera relating to Italian soprano Adelina Patti (1843 - 1919), famed for her bel canto technique. The collection includes songs dedicated to or sung by Patti; and reflects Richard Bonynge's research interest in the history of theatre and advertising. Highlights include a board game featuring Patti.
Immediate source of acquisition:
The collection was acquired from Richard Bonynge in five instalments, from 2009 to 2016.

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Parent Restrictions:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information: (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn6807518).
Parent Terms of Access:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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