Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1889
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1889
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This photo shows an actress in a theatrical costume. She's dressed as Gianetta from The Gondoliers. The photo was taken for a special card called a 'carte de visite'. Actors and actresses had these cards made to share with fans. The cards had their picture on one side and the photographer's name on the other. You can learn more about old photography techniques like this at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
