Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1861
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1861
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows Squire Bancroft, a Victorian actor. It’s a black-and-white albumen print pasted on stiff card. Actor photos like this were sold as “cartes de visite,” small visiting-card-sized pictures meant for fans to collect. In the 1860s these tiny photos were everywhere. People kept albums full of actor portraits, scenic views, and famous art prints. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
