(MUSIC) Large illustrated concert program for the opera star

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(MUSIC.) Large illustrated concert program for the opera star Sissieretta Jones. Illustrated with portrait of Jones on first page. 4 pages, 16 x 11 inches, on one folding sheet, printed in brown and red; folds, moderate wear including 2-inch closed tear on first leaf, mount remnants on final page. Chicago, 5 January 1893

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The program for 3 days of performances at Chicago's Central Music Hall headlined by the popular Rhode Island soprano Sissieretta Jones, who was often compared favorably to the great Italian singer Adelina Patti. Jones is billed as "the Black Patti, the greatest singer of her race, her first and only appearance in Chicago." The program lists 8 pieces for Jones, including "Selections from L'Africaine."