Guy Little Theatrical Photograph
1900
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1900
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Guy Little Theatrical Photograph is a 1900 photographic by W. & J. Stuart, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a vintage theater photo from 1900. A man sits reading in costume. The picture was made by W. & J. Stuart, a studio known for actor portraits. Back then, actors sent out small photo cards to fans and theaters. These “cartes de visite” were tiny calling-card sized prints, hugely popular in the 1860s. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more.
This photograph by W. & J. Stuart from 1900 depicts actor Arthur Williams in the role of Milky White. It is an albumen print on card backing, typical of the "cabinet card" format popular in the late 19th century. The image comes 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 performers in character for collectors and audiences.
Read the full account in the museum source.
These twins ran a Dublin photo studio where actors posed like movie stars between takes.
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