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 photo shows Clara Rousby dressed as Joan of Arc. Taken by W. H. Midwinter & Co., it’s a late 1800s albumen print on card—part of the era’s trendy actor portraits. These small “cartes de visite” were like Victorian trading cards. Fans collected them in albums, trading images of stars and scenes just like today’s fan merch. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
