Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1870
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1870 photographic by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows a young performer dressed in a frilly costume. The child stands stiffly, eyes wide, holding a fan. It’s an albumen print pasted on cardstock, typical of Victorian theater photos. Most stars had these made to sell to fans. The small size fit wallets and albums. This one features "Lulu," later known as El Nino Farini, a famous child acrobat. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more of these old photos.
A sepia photograph depicts 'Lulu' (El Nino Farini) as a child, produced as a facsimile. The image belongs to a large collection of 19th-century albumen prints on card, known as cartes de visite or cabinet cards, which were widely collected during the Victorian era. The collection was assembled by Guy Tristram Little, who donated it to the Victoria and Albert Museum in the early 20th century.
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