Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a photo taken by the Southwell Brothers in the late 1800s. It shows Lydia Thompson, a stage actress from Victorian London. The photo is an albumen print, a common type back then. These small photos were called "cartes de visite." They were like trading cards for fans. People collected them just like we collect postcards today. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more.
