Vtg Publicity Photo Martha Marthe Errolle Opera Singer

Vintage publicity photo of Opera Singer Marthe Errolle. Errolle was the daughter of opera star, Ralph Errolle Smith. During her career, she performed at Carnagie Hall and the Met. She went by Martha or Marthe and died under suspicious circumstances in 2002 in Sarasota, Florida.

This is a head shot photo that appears to have been taken in the 1970s. Errolle is posing with her hand under her chin. Her hair is curly and shoulder-length. A one page listing of her performances and her association memberships is glued to the back of the photo.

Photo is in good condition with some age discoloration for a great vintage look, a few tiny stains are on the bottom right of the photo, you can see glue stains on the paper that is attached to the back of the photo. This is a glossy photo that measures 8″ x 10″.

Errolle died on April, 19, 2002 at age 86. When officers showed up at her home, they say she had severe bruising on her face and head. A 38 year-old man who had lived with Errolle for ten years said she fell off the toilet. Sarasota police called the death suspicious.