This lot includes original photography and a signed concert program documenting the career of American baritone John Charles Thomas.
Signed Portrait: A vintage 7 3/4" x9 1/2" sepia-toned studio portrait by Ira D. Schwarz, New York. It is inscribed "For Joseph Huntley, Sincerely, John Charles Thomas."
Signed Recital Program: The original 1933 program for a performance at Symphony Hall, Boston, on April 11. Thomas was assisted by pianist Edwin McArthur. It features a large signature in purple ink on the front cover.
Rigoletto Character Photo: An 8x10 studio portrait by Daguerre, Chicago, featuring Thomas in full costume for the title role in Verdi’s Rigoletto. The reverse side includes contemporary pencil notations identifying the Chicago Grand Opera New Year's Eve performance.
Additional Portrait: An unsigned 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" formal studio portrait by Ira D. Schwarz.
The photographs supersede the written description regarding the actual condition. The photos represent the item as accurately as possible; all items are scanned on an Epson Expression 1640XL at 150 DPI or better. Minor variations in tone may occur due to lighting, scanning, and screen differences—please review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.
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