My idol :)

This picture is actually a poster advertisement for the world renowned soprano, Dame Nellie Melba. As an Australian soprano she traveled to London in 1886 only to be turned down for work from Sir Arthur Sullivan. She then began to study with the famous pedagogue, Mathilde Marchesi. After making her debut in 1887 in Covent Garden in the role of Oscar she returned in 1888 to star as Lucia. Melba has been credited with actually being the first to sing the famous Lucia cadenza with flute. She was also one of the first women to be granted a dame-hood for her accomplishments in her career. This poster is advertising the new recording achievements that now make it possible to enjoy this incredible singer in your own home. Again, we see the movement of enjoying your life with the nuclear family in the home.

This poster was in The London Times via wikipedia, but the picture is now in public domain.