Lot #1572 Jenny Lind: ALS by Swedish Opera Singer Made Famous by P.T. Barnum in the United States. Character Featured in THE GREATEST SHOW

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Jenny Lind: ALS by Swedish Opera Singer Made Famous by P.T. Barnum in the United States. Character Featured in THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (1820-1887) "The Swedish Nightingale". A phenomenon of the 19th Century, one of the most highly regarded sopranos at the time, she performed throughout Europe and famously, one of the most popular concert tours across the United States beginning in 1850. Her tour generated an extraordinary amount of money, well into the millions in today's dollars, she was able to fund endowments for free schools across Sweden. She eventually semi-retired in England in 1855. Her legacy is represented by the countless memorials and tributes in her name (including currency) and a great number of stage and films beginning as early as 1930. 2pp obverse and reverse with letter dated May 16 but no date. However it is on her 1 Moreton Gardens letterhead. She regretfully cannot accept an invitation due to having Princess Christian (Schleswig-Holstein) to entertain but in turn invites sender to an event. She signs boldly Jenny Lind Goldschmidt. Excellent condition 8 x 5". Estimated Value $300 - 600

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