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 is a 19th-century photograph taken by Caldesi & Co. It shows Frederick Robson, an actor popular in Victorian times. These photos were often made for fans to collect. Back then, photography was new and exciting. Actors had studio photos taken in costume for small cards called "cartes de visite." These were printed on stiff card and became a trend in the 1860s. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this photo and more like it.
