Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1889
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1889
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Photographers W. & D. Downey took this 1889 picture of Phyllis Broughton in costume as Cicely. It’s an albumen print on card, a “cabinet card” meant for fans. Before phones, these cards let people collect portraits of actors like trading cards. They were cheap, colorful, and easy to share. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more of their collection.
