Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo from 1864 shows actress Adah Isaacs Menken on stage. She’s dressed for the role of Mazeppa at Astley’s Theatre. The shot was made by the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. These small photos were called cartes de visite. They were cheap to print and easy to collect. Fans bought stacks of them, like trading cards today. Try looking up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
