Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1850 photographic by Ltd Hana Studios, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photograph shows Marie Lloyd in character. It was taken by Hana Studios, Ltd in the late 19th century. The photo is an example of a type of portrait that was popular during the Victorian era, where actors and actresses would have studio photographs taken in costume. You can learn more about this type of photography at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
This albumen print depicts Marie Lloyd in character, produced by Hana Studios, Ltd around 1850 as a carte de visite. The photograph was created from a glass negative and mounted on card backing bearing the photographer’s name, reflecting the widespread Victorian practice of theatrical portraiture for collectors. Part of a larger collection assembled by Guy Tristram Little, the image was later donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it remains as part of the institution’s Theatre Collections.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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