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 photograph shows Adelina Patti, a famous opera singer. It was taken in the 1800s by L. Caldesi & Co. Back then, actors often posed for studio photos to sell as collectible cards. These photos were called "cartes de visite." They were small, like visiting cards, and collected like trading cards today. Look up cabinet cards to see how these photos changed over time.
