Subject: Italian Opera

Broadside advertising a performance of Verdi's Ernani by the Maretzek Italian Opera Company at the Boston Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts on November 17, 1866. The broadside details the performers and the date of the performance.

Cabinet photograph of A. Bolof in an Usiglio opera, inscribed to S. Behrens. The photograph is dated circa 1880 and features the subject in a theatrical setting. The image was likely taken by C. M. Gilbert.

Newspaper clipping from the March 6, 1852, issue of *Gleason's Pictorial*, featuring an illustrated article about a benefit opera at Castle Garden for Max Maretzek. The article details Maretzek's contributions to opera in the United States, including his role in establishing the Max Maretzek Italian Opera Company, one of the first major opera companies in Manhattan. The clipping also mentions the company's performances of important works like *Rigoletto*, *Il trovatore*, and *La traviata*. Published in New York in 1852. The clipping measures 8 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide.

Broadside announcing the performance of "Il Trovatore" at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on February 26, 1877, as part of the 20th anniversary celebration. The performance was conducted by Max Maretzek, featuring Marietta Gazzaniga, Pasquilino Brignoli, and other performers. The broadside lists ticket prices and the location of the box office.

Broadside program for a performance of Max Maretzek's Grand Italian Opera at the Boston Theatre on Thursday, November 15, 1866. The program includes the opera *The Elixir of Love*. Printed by Innes & Niles in Boston.