Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows Louisa Pyne, an actress from the 1860s. It was made by Moira & Haigh during a time when photography was brand new and exciting. These small photos were called “cartes de visite” and were super popular to collect back then. Unlike paintings, these photos captured real people in clear detail. They used glass negatives to print on stiff card. Actor photos like this one helped fans remember their favorite stars. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more.
