Singer (1897–1981) who, after working in vaudeville, was discovered by Enrico Caruso in 1918. After Caruso persuaded her to join the Metropolitan Opera, she made her debut as Leonora in Verdi's La Forza del Destina. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Ponselle in costume, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Bob Tollett, Sincerely, Rosa Ponselle 1958.” Framed to an overall size of 9 x 11. In fine condition. RRAuction COA.