Adelaide Herrmann Photographic Print. Mid-20th Century or Later.
Adelaide Herrmann Photographic Print. Mid-20th Century or Later.

Adelaide Herrmann Photo

$95.00

Adelaide Herrmann Photographic Print. Mid-20th Century or Later.

Photographic print depicting Adelaide Herrmann (1853–1932), celebrated as the “Queen of Magic.” Following the death of her husband, Alexander Herrmann, Adelaide continued performing and became one of the most prominent magicians of her era, presenting full evening entertainments and helping to secure a place for women in the history of stage magic.

Shown in a dramatic profile portrait wearing an ornate jeweled headpiece. The image incorporates a facsimile inscription reading, “Yours truly, Adelaide Herrmann.”

Glossy black-and-white photographic print measuring approximately 8 × 10”. Evidence of prior mounting on the reverse, with remnants of adhesive and paper loss. Light wear consistent with age and handling. Good to very good condition overall.

Adelaide Herrmann Photographic Print. Mid-20th Century or Later.

Photographic print depicting Adelaide Herrmann (1853–1932), celebrated as the “Queen of Magic.” Following the death of her husband, Alexander Herrmann, Adelaide continued performing and became one of the most prominent magicians of her era, presenting full evening entertainments and helping to secure a place for women in the history of stage magic.

Shown in a dramatic profile portrait wearing an ornate jeweled headpiece. The image incorporates a facsimile inscription reading, “Yours truly, Adelaide Herrmann.”

Glossy black-and-white photographic print measuring approximately 8 × 10”. Evidence of prior mounting on the reverse, with remnants of adhesive and paper loss. Light wear consistent with age and handling. Good to very good condition overall.