Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows actor Emily Duncan, captured by Bassano in the late 1800s. Back then, photos like this were brand new and exciting. Actors posed for studio shots to share with fans. Most photos used glass negatives pressed onto stiff card, printed with the photographer’s name. These were called *cartes de visite* or *cabinet cards*. People collected them like trading cards. Look up the next artist: Bassano.
