Thebom, Blanche. (1915–2010) Signed PhotographSigned Halsman of NY photograph of the mezzo soprano, boldly signed and inscribed in red ink: "To Rev. Gillespie, Sincerely, Blanche Theborm." Marks to right edge, light surface creasing and folds to upper left corner, else fine, 8 x 10 inches (20. 3 x 25. 4 cm.). Blanche Thebom, who had a career long association with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, was part of the first wave of American born opera singers to have successful international careers.