Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1885
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1885 photographic by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows Leonora Braham dressed as Yum-Yum from *The Mikado*. She stands on stage in costume, looking off to the side. Her kimono sleeves are bright yellow with black trim. These photos were called "cartes de visite." People collected them like trading cards. They helped fans remember their favorite actors. See the real thing at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sepia photograph depicts Leonora Braham in her role as Yum-Yum in *The Mikado* at the Savoy Theatre, taken in 1885. The image is an albumen print from a glass negative, mounted on a card backing typical of Victorian "cartes de visite." It originates from a large collection of theatrical photographs assembled by Guy Tristram Little, later donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum. The photograph reflects the era’s practice of documenting stage performances through portable, collectible portrait cards.
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