Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A studio photograph captures Adelina Patti, a famous singer from the 1800s. The photo is small, meant to fit in an album or on a shelf. It shows her face and upper body, just like other portraits of the day. Back then, photos like this were called “cartes de visite.” People collected them like trading cards. They were cheap and easy to share. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this photo in person.
