Melba Collection

Nellie Melba / 1904
NELLIE MELBA (originally, Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano, probably in the role of Bizets Carmen

1st British-Australian Scout Troop (Madame Melbas Own), group photo taken in Dulwich, South London, May 1913. Date: 1913

VICTROLA ADVERTISEMENT featuring Enrico Caruso as Rhadames in Verdis Aida (extreme left)
VICTROLA ADVERTISEMENT featuring Enrico Caruso as Rhadames in Verdis " Aida" (extreme left) and Nellie Melba (second from right), from an American magazine of 1920

Nellie Melba / Faust Role
NELLIE MELBA (originally, Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano in the role of Marguerite in Faust

Nellie Melba / Postcard
NELLIE MELBA (born Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano

Green-winged pytilia (green goldfinch), Pytilia melba. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641288 Green-winged pytilia (green goldfinch), Pytilia melba. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

MELBA, Dame Nellie - portrait as Violetta in VERDI 's opera 'La Traviata'end of 19th century (postcard)
3915324 MELBA, Dame Nellie - portrait as Violetta in VERDI 's opera 'La Traviata'end of 19th century (postcard); (add.info.: MELBA)

Ella Ivemy, pianist and accompanyist to Nellie Melba (operatic soprano). Date: 1931

Nellie Melba, Australian opera singer
Madame Nellie Melba, Australian opera singer, soprano Date: 1910

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Tree Fern in Melba Gully, Great Otway National Park, Victoria, Australia. Melba Gully in the Otway Ranges is covered by dense primeval forest

Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931). Born near Melbourne, Australia. Operatic singer of worldwide renown. Date: circa 1912

Green-winged pytilia, Pytilia melba (Variegated finch, Fringilla elegans). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Green-winged pytilia and red-cowled cardinal
Green-winged pytilia, Pytilia melba, and red-cowled cardinal, Paroaria dominicana. Handcoloured lithograph by Burggraaff from Th

Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with the Melba Theatre, the Britannia Theatre, the Bull & Mouth Hotel and Coles Book Arcade. circa 1912

Melba, 1895. Creator: Dover Street Studios
Melba, 1895. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 4" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Madame Melba, Mr. Haddon Chambers, and Mr. Bertram Mackennal, c1900, (1910). Artist: H Gude
Madame Melba, Mr. Haddon Chambers, and Mr. Bertram Mackennal, c1900, (1910). Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931), born Helen Nellie Porter Mitchell famed Australian operatic soprano pictured with Mr

Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931), Australian operatic soprano, 1911
Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931), born Helen Nellie Porter Mitchell she was an Australian operatic soprano. Taken from Wills Cigarette card, Musical Celebrities series, 1911

Dame Nellie Melba, 1861

Nellie Melba, opera singer, in the title role of Aida
Nellie Melba (1861-1931), Australian operatic soprano, seen here in the title role of Aida, by Verdi. circa 1892

Australia - Bourke Street (Central) looking West, Melbourne - The Melba Theatre Date: 1910s

Nellie Melba (1861 - 1931) (born Helen Mitchell) Australian soprano - she gave her name to peche melba and melba toast

SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1958. New York City Mayor Robert Wagner meeting the Little Rock Nine. In the front row from left to right are Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Carlotta Walls, Mayor Wagner

PHONOGRAPH AD, 1914. American magazine advertisement for Victor Talking Machine Company, 1914

DAME NELLIE MELBA (1861-1931). Australian operatic soprano. Photographed in New York in 1896

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Alpine Swift in Flight Southern Spain

VICTROLA ADVERTISEMENT. American magazine advertisement, 1905, for Victrola phonographs, featuring the greatest operatic stars of the day

Jules Massenet in 1892
JULES MASSENET French composer of Thais and other operas : with autograph dedication to Madame Melba

Puccini / Boheme / Melba
Nellie Melba as Mimi

Nellie Melba / Cig Card
NELLIE MELBA (Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano

Nellie Melba / Recording
NELLIE MELBA (originally, Helen Porter Mitchell) Australian soprano; recording at Chelmsford in 1920

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"Nellie Melba: The Iconic Australian Opera Singer Who Captivated the World in 1904" In 1904, Nellie Melba took the opera world by storm with her mesmerizing performances. This Victrola advertisement from 1920 featuring Enrico Caruso and Melba herself showcases their incredible talent. Known for her role as Marguerite in Faust, Melba's voice enchanted audiences worldwide. Ella Ivemy, a true force to be reckoned with, was none other than Nellie Melba herself. Her name became synonymous with excellence and grace on stage. As an Australian opera singer, she brought pride to her nation. Dame Nellie Melba left an indelible mark on history - DDE-90026151 is just one of many references to this legendary soprano. She was adored not only for her vocal prowess but also for her captivating presence. Melba wasn't just known for her musical talents; she shared a namesake with the beautiful green-winged pytilia bird found in Australia. Its vibrant colors mirror the brilliance that emanated from Dame Nellie's performances. Bourke Street in Melbourne holds significance as it served as a backdrop to some of Melba's most memorable moments. It witnessed the rise of this extraordinary artist who captivated hearts across Victoria and beyond. The portrait titled "Melba" created by Dover Street Studios in 1895 immortalizes the essence of this remarkable woman. In another artwork from c1900 (1910) by H Gude, we see Madame Melba alongside Mr. Haddon Chambers and Mr. Bertram Mackennal – a testament to her influence within artistic circles. Nellie Melba will forever remain an icon whose legacy continues to inspire generations of performers today.