Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1881
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1881
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a photo from 1881 of actor Squire Bancroft. It’s a theatrical portrait meant for fans. The picture shows how actors used photos to build fame in Victorian times. Photography was new and exciting then. Actors posed for studio shots on stiff cards called "cartes de visite." These photos were small and made from glass negatives. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum next time you’re in London.
