Boston Herald (founded Boston, 1846)
Newspaper Obituary for Nellie Melba, 24 February 1931
Ink on paper
This clipping from the Boston Herald is the obituary for Nellie Melba from February 24, 1931. The paper has faded with time to a pale yellow. The title is printed at the top "Dame Nellie Melba, Famous Soprano, Is Dead in Australia." An image of the singer is located on the right of the viewer.
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