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 actor Frederick Robson in a 19th-century theatrical portrait. It’s a small albumen print on card—a “cartes de visite”—meant for fans to collect. These cards were hugely popular in the 1860s. People traded them like trading cards, filling albums with actors, views, and art. The photo comes from the same era but isn’t just any card—it’s tied to a real star. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
