Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1875
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1875
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1875 photographic by Elliott & Fry, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a portrait photo made around 1875. It’s by Elliott & Fry, a studio that took many actor photos on stiff cards. The image shows Rose Cullen, an actress from that time. Early photos like this were albumen prints on card. They were called “cartes de visite” first, then later “cabinet cards.” People collected them like trading cards today. If you like this style, look up Elliott & Fry.
This photograph by Elliott & Fry from 1875 depicts Rose Cullen and belongs to a collection of 19th-century theatrical portraits. The image is an albumen print on card backing, typical of the "cartes de visite" format popular in the 1860s, later replaced by larger "cabinet cards." Part of Guy Little’s extensive collection of photographs, greetings cards, and games, the albumen prints were originally mounted in albums before being donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The collection, including this portrait, was bequeathed by Little in the early 20th century.
Read the full account in the museum source.
These London guys snapped the 19th century’s biggest stars in quick, bright portraits you’d see outside the stage door.
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