Sissieretta Jones (1868 or 1869 – 1933) was an American
soprano. Sometimes nicknamed "The Black Patti" in reference to the Italian opera singer
Adelina Patti, her repertoire included
grand opera,
light opera, and
popular music. Jones was trained at the Providence Academy of Music and the
New England Conservatory of Music, and made her New York debut in 1888 at
Steinway Hall. Four years later, she performed at the
White House for President
Benjamin Harrison. She sang for four consecutive presidents and the
British royal family, attaining international success. Besides the United States and the West Indies, Jones toured in South America, Australia, India, southern Africa and Europe. This color
lithograph of Jones was produced in 1899 to advertise her performances.
Lithograph credit: Metropolitan Printing Company; restored by Adam Cuerden