Elman, Mischa. (1891–1967). Signed Childhood Photograph. Two postcard portraits of English provenance of the great Ukrainian-American violinist from his years as a prodigy, one of them signed (in Latin script), with signature sideways along right edge. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (signed card 14.2 x 9 cm, unsigned card 13.7 x 8.8 cm). Signed card with upper right corner slightly bumped; unsigned card with some damage to photo layer from postmark to verso; else in fine condition.
Both post cards were actually mailed (in 1905 and 1907). Senders and recipients seem obscure; the "Miss Edith Baird" in Ilford, Essex, to whom the 1907 card is addressed, should not be mistaken for the chess player (1859–1924) of the same name.
Elman, Mischa. (1891–1967). Signed Childhood Photograph. Two postcard portraits of English provenance of the great Ukrainian-American violinist from his years as a prodigy, one of them signed (in Latin script), with signature sideways along right edge. 5.5 x 3.5 inches (signed card 14.2 x 9 cm, unsigned card 13.7 x 8.8 cm). Signed card with upper right corner slightly bumped; unsigned card with some damage to photo layer from postmark to verso; else in fine condition.
Both post cards were actually mailed (in 1905 and 1907). Senders and recipients seem obscure; the "Miss Edith Baird" in Ilford, Essex, to whom the 1907 card is addressed, should not be mistaken for the chess player (1859–1924) of the same name.