Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1869
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1869
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo from 1869 shows Louise Clare in costume as La Hire for a play about Joan of Arc. It was made by a London photography company that specialized in actor portraits. The print is glued to thick card stock—typical for the day. These “cartes de visite” were small photos on cards, sized like visiting cards. They became super popular in the 1860s and were traded like baseball cards today. Next, peek at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
