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 early photo shows actress Adah Isaacs Menken in a studio portrait. It’s an albumen print on card—typical of the 1860s craze for “cartes de visite.” These tiny photos were everywhere then, pasted into albums like trading cards. The Reutlinger Studio made hers. Actors loved these: cheap, portable, and perfect for fans to collect. Try the Victoria and Albert Museum’s site to see the card and browse their photo collection.
