Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1900
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1900
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1900 photographic by Reutlinger Studio, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo from around 1900 shows actress Henriette Henriot in a studio shot. It’s one of many theatrical portraits made for fans back then. These small portraits were called “cartes de visite.” They were cheap to print and easy to collect, which made them super popular in the 1860s. Next time you visit London, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photograph by the Reutlinger Studio depicts Henriette Henriot and was produced around 1900 as part of the Victorian tradition of theatrical portraiture. It is an albumen print on card backing, a format known as a *carte de visite* or later *cabinet card*, which were widely collected during the 19th century. The image comes from a large collection of such photographs assembled by Guy Tristram Little, who removed them from their original backings and mounted them in albums before bequeathing them to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The collection, donated in the early 20th century, includes…
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This studio took photos of actors backstage in the 1800s. Their collection shows five theatrical portraits from the 1860s to 1900, all labeled Guy Little Theatrical Photograph. You’ll find the 1874 portrait, a clear…
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