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 Martin & Sallnow, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows William Calvert playing Major Muddle. Taken by Martin & Sallnow in the late 1800s, it’s a theatrical portrait meant for fans. The actor looks stiff in costume, typical for the time when photos were keepsakes. Glass negatives made these prints. Studios sold them on stiff cards with the photographer’s name printed below the image. People collected them like early trading cards. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
