Description: Type: Photograph – Cabinet Card – Albumen Print Subject: Chauncey Olcott “The Irish Tenor” with Dog - St. Bernard Photographer: Launey Location: New York City, New York Date: c. 1890s Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches (mount) History: John Chancellor Olcott (b. 21 July 1858 in Buffalo, New York – d. 18 March 1932 in Monte Carlo, Monaco) was an American born stage actor, songwriter and singer of Irish decent. In 1893, Olcott replaced William J. Scanlan as the leading tenor in sentimental operettas on Irish themes produced by Augustus Pitou. Olcott wrote the complete scores for musicals such as Sweet Inniscara (1897), A Romance of Athlone (1899), Garrett O'Magh (1901), and Old Limerick Town (1902); and wrote numerous scores in collaborations with Ernest R. Ball and George Graff. Some of his more popular numbers included, "My Wild Irish Rose" from A Romance of Athlone, "Mother Machree" from Barry of Ballymore, and "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" from The Isle o' Dreams. Olcott was also known to perform some of his stage acts with his St. Bernard. Condition: Bubbling along the top of the photograph, light wear and soiling. Mount is a little wavy. See pictures. Item Number: 000092
Price: 75 USD
Location: Essex, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-31T01:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Image Color: Sepia
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Actors, Dog, Saint Bernard, Singer, Songwriter
Type: Photograph
Format: Cabinet Card
Photographer: Launey
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Celebrities, People, Portrait
Featured Person/Artist: Chauncey Olcott
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Finish: Glossy
