JENNY
LIND
(1820-1887)
Opera Singer
More than 30,000 people
greeted European opera star Jenny Lind,
“The Swedish Nightingale,”
upon her arrival at New York City in
1850. Her concert tour of America was
promoted by none other than P.T. Barnum
and she performed to packed houses across
the land. One of the country’s
earliest celebrities, her great popularity
resulted in an array of products that
carried her name. Widely acclaimed as
one of the most gifted artists of the
century, she was also greatly admired
for her support of many charitable causes.
portrayed
by:
JOANN PETERSON
Kingwood
(304)329-6336
mountaineer@atlanticbb.net
