Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1850 photographic by Macdonald & Co Maclure, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows Ellen Terry, a Victorian actress, caught in a studio portrait. The image comes from a time when photos were brand new and exciting. Studios made these for fans to collect. Most actors posed in costume or plain clothes. These prints were pasted on stiff card backs with the studio’s name. Early ones were tiny “cartes de visite.” Later came bigger “cabinet cards.” Ellen Terry was a famous star of the stage. Look her up to see more photos from this golden age of theatre photography. Victoria and Albert Museum
