Patti, Adelina. (1843–1919) Signed Childhood Cabinet PhotographSigned cabinet photograph from the legendary soprano, who is shown as a girl, ca. age 10, and has signed and inscribed at the upper left: "A few years older than the picture Adelina Patti Chicago, April 17, 1885." Issued by Scholten of St. Louis. Trimmed, chip to the upper right corner, toning, and mounting remnants to the verso, with some notes in pencil; overall very good. 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15. 2 cm). The earliest signed image we've seen!