Petronelle Sombart Majer (1897-1949) was one of the original members of The Potters. Other than artist and designer, she was also an actress who performed on Broadway and translated dramatic works from the Italian. [1]
Petronelle Sombart Majer (1897-1949) was one of the original members of The Potters. Other than artist and designer, she was also an actress who performed on Broadway and translated dramatic works from the Italian. [1]
Petronelle Sombart was born on August 10, 1897, in Boonville, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Emma Sombart. [2]
After leaving St. Louis, Missouri, and before moving to California in 1919, Petronelle Sombart spent many years in Italy and New York City. [3] [2]
Sombart, who possessed a lyric soprano voice, studied for grand opera in Milan. [4]
While in New York City, she worked as professional dancer and had a studio at 303 West 4th Street. She frequented Theodore Dreiser and their relationship continued until she moved to California in 1919, but they continued to correspond frequently. [5]
From late 1921 to beginning of the 1922 she spent eight months touring Europe with her friend Agnes Cady. [6]
Petronelle Sombart married Dr. Robert George Majer (1901-1982) and lived at 201 S. Lorraine Blvd., Los Angeles, California. [2]
She died on October 6, 1949, and is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale). [2]
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