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 Sarah Bernhardt, the famous French actress, dressed for the stage. It was made in the 1800s, when photography was brand-new. Stiff cards with photos were big in those days. Most actors posed for small “cartes de visite” prints. Later came bigger “cabinet cards.” Both used egg-white prints on thick paper. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more of these.
