J. R. James

J. R. James spent his days tucked in a London attic, printing photos of actors from the 1800s, wigs, ruffles, and all. He didn’t sign most of his prints, so his work was nearly lost until someone noticed the same faded studio backdrop in every shot. Look for his "Guy Little Theatrical Photograph" online; it’s a time capsule of Victorian drama you can zoom into like a playbill.