Vintage Portraits of Actresses

A collection of elegant portraits featuring women in historical costumes, showcasing detailed attire and formal poses from the late 19th century.

Portrait of Rust, (dancer) Tournachon, Adrien Alban (said Nadar Young). Portrait of rust, dancer. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper, 1860-1890.
Portrait of Rust, (dancer) Tournachon, Adrien Alban (said Nadar Young). Portrait of rust, dancer. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper, 1860-1890.
Portrait of Maria Krzymuska nee Koźmian (1844-1922). Zeuschner, A. i F. (Poznań ; zakład fotograficzny ; 1855-1910), photo studioPrincess Alexandra of WalesPortrait of Hortense Schlosser, (18-1865), (dancer) Portrait of Hortense Schlosser, (1660-1865), dancer. Business card (front). Photograph of André Dédéri (1819-1889). Draw on albuminum paper, 1860-1865.Miss Eva Blantyre Simpson, daughter of Sir James Young Simpson. Photograph by John Moffat.Portrait of Adelina Patti (1843-1919) in the Thétre des Italiens, Anonymous  Portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria standing, photographed by Ludwig Angerer on albumin paper around 1863-1864, showing her posture and attire from the right-back angle.Miss Stockbridge. From the album: Guard Family Collection: Cartes de Visite album, circa 1870, New Plymouth, by W A Collis.Card Number 236, Mlle. Bonbon, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Actors and Actresses" (N145-7), issued in the 1880s by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes. There are eight subsets of the N145 series. Various subsets sport different card designs and also promote different tobacco brands represented by W. Duke Sons & Company. This card is from the seventh subset, N145-7. Note that actors' names are spelled differently on cards throughout set and are not dependable for accuracy.. Card Number 236, Mlle. Bonbon, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 648083Portrait of Sophia Frederica Mathilda, Queen of the Netherlands, Anonymous, 1855 - 1870 Photograph. visit card This photo is part of an album. Netherlands cardboard. photographic support albumen print historical persons - BB - woman. queen NetherlandsPortrait of Felicja Stachowicz (-1926) in costume for the title role in the comedy by Victoriena Sardou and Émile Moreau `Madame Sans-Gene`. unknown, photographerPortrait of Patti Adelina, (Adela-Juana-Maria, Say), (1843-1919), (lyrical singer) Portrait of Adelina Patti (1843-1919), lyric singer. Business card (front). Technique to identify. 1850-1919.Princess of Gramont daughter of Antoine Alfred Agénor von Gramont, Hermann Klee -, photographerPortrait of Laurence, (actress) Portrait of Laurence, actress. Visit card. Between 1860 and 1890. Photography by Charles Weyler.Portrait of Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906), Italian tragedian. Portrait of Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906), Italian tragedian. Business card (front). Photography of Carjat & Cie. Draw on albuminum paper, 1860-1890.portrait of an unidentified actress, 1858-1869, Jeremiah Gurney, American, 1812 - 1895, 5 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. (14.29 x 9.84 cm) (image)6 3/8 x 4 3/16 in. (16.19 x 10.64 cm) (mount), Albumen print (cabinet card), United States, 19th centuryPortrait of Louise van Pruisen, wife of Prince Frederik, C. Schwartz & Co., 1861 Photograph. visit card Part of photo album with 29 photos of Dutch princes.  cardboard. paper. photographic support albumen print historical persons. princess. studio requisites ~ photographer. head-gear. dress, gownPortrait of Marie Bloch (Actress at the Th��tre de la Porte Saint-Martin and Gymnasium) Pierre Petit (Pierre Lanith Small, Says) (1831-1909). Portrait of Marie Bloch (Actress at The Theater of the Porte Saint-Martin and Gym). Business Card (Front). Draw on Albuminum Paper. 1870-1890.Portrait the lined, (actress) Portrait of Liedert, Actress. 1860-1890. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. Photograph of Disderi & Cie.Queen of Belgium, wife of Leopold II, sister of the Emperor of AustriaPortrait of Jullian Carolina (actress) Portrait of Jullian Carolina. 1861. Business card (front). Photograph of Radoult, Vaury and Cie.Portrait of Louise Vatière (1844-1874), known as Tautin, actress and singer, with Garnier. Mayer brothers and pierson. Portrait of Louise Vatière (1844-1874), known as Tautin, actress and singer, with Garnier. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper, 1855-1874.Portrait of Emilie Charlotte Cornu, called Madame Provost, actress at the Royal Palace Theater between 1859 and 1865. Portrait of Emilie Charlotte Cornu, called Madame Provost, actress at the Royal Palace Theater between 1859 and 1865. Business card (front). Photography of Carjat & Cie. Draw on albuminum paper, 1860-1890.Portrait of Darieux or Darin (actress with puffs) Portrait of Darieux or Darin, actress with puffs. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1860-1890. Photograph of Radoult, Vaury & Cie (Active from 1860).Portrait of Savary Berthe, (actress) Henri the Lieur (1831-1914). (Henry the listener of hawger, said). Portrait of Berthe Savary, Actress. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper, 1860-1890.Portrait of Julie Rettich (1809 O.1805-1866; actress). Albumin tray on cardboard (Carte de-visit with studio print and dedication Recto and verso)Portrait of Christine Nilsson (1843-1921), Wife Rouzaud, Swedish opera singer. Goupil & Cie. Portrait of Christine Nilsson (1843-1921), Wife Rouzaud, Swedish opera singer. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1860-1890.Miss C. WestonGröfin Auersperg 1850s-60s Franz Antoine Austrian. Gröfin Auersperg 269235The Queen, 1872. Queen Victoria. W. & D. Downey (British, active 1860 - 1920s)Portrait of Clara von Lück by Adolf Ost on albumin paper, positively retouched and mounted on box, created before 1864, showing facial features and upper body attire.Portrait of Vilhelmina (Wilma) Neruda. unknown, photographer, Willnow, Teodor J. (Warszawa ; zakład fotograficzny ; fl. 1851-ca 1863), photo studioRVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Sophie (1818-1877). Drawing Cees Rijken. zd}Madrid. Retrato de Teodora la Madrid”.Mary Ellen "Mammy" Pleasant. 1980 - 1989. Portraits, Photographs. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division. Pleasant, Mary Ellen, 1814-1904, African American abolitionists, Businesswomen , United States, African American businesspeopleLillian Parker Thomas, African American Journalist, Cabinet Card, Giers & Koellein, Nashville, Tenn., William Henry Richards Collection, 1890Duchesse de Medina Coeli; André Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri (French, 1819 - 1889); about 1862; Albumen silver printPrincess Ida Schwarzenberg, Ludwig Angerer -, photographerAdelaide RistoriPortrait of Anna de Parcieu. Part of photo album with 28 cartes-de-visite from French people.Portrait of Andr�e Desmoulins, (Actress) Portrait of Andr�e Desmoulins, Actress. Photograph of Ulric Grob (active between 1860 and 1900). Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1870-1890.Portrait of gravin d'adhémar. Part of photo album with 28 cartes-de-visite from French people.Portrait Madame de Pauwee , (Painter, victim of the doctor of the Poisoner Poisoner) Portrait Ms. de Pauwe, painter, victim of the doctor of the Poisoner Poisoner. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper, 1860-1890.Photograph of Queen Victoria      Date: circa 1860Portrait of Alexandra van Denmark, Princess of Wales, Anonymous, 1860 - 1870 Photograph. visit card This photo is part of an album.  cardboard. photographic support albumen print historical persons - BB - woman. queenPortrait of Princess Bariatansky William & Cie. Portrait of Princess Bariatansky. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1870-1890.PORTRET VAN GRAVIN D'ADHEMAR, c. 1860 - C. 1865 Photograph. visit card This photo is part of an album.  cardboard. paper. photographic support albumen print historical persons. studio requisites ~ photographer. styles of hairdress - AA - ~ women. dress, gownPortrait of Marie Garnier (lyric singer) Portrait of Marie Garnier, lyric singer. Anonymous photography. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1860-1860.Marie Råberg, Captain Julius Råberg's wife.Celine Montaland (August 10, 1843 - January 8, 1891) was a French actress, dancer and singer, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original. Portrait Johanna Schnorr from Carolsfeld. Photography (Carte de visit)Miss Murray. Hill & Adamson (Scottish, active 1843 - 1848)Portrait of Camille de Maessen, (lyric singer) Portrait of Camille de Maesen, lyrical singer. Business card (front). Anonymous photography. Draw on albuminum paper. 1860-1890.Ann P. Maria. UnknownMiss Thomson of St. Andrews; Dr. John Adamson, Scottish, 1810 - 1870; Scotland, Europe; about 1845; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; Image: 19.8 x 14.3 cm (7 13/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Photo production of a dayuerreotype with a portrait of Catharina van Braam -Baud, Woodbury & Page, After Anonymous, 1855 - 1870 Photograph. visit card  Java paper. cardboard albumen print adult woman. historical persons JavaMiss Thomson of St. Andrews. Date/Period: Ca. 1845. Print. Salt, from a calotype negative. Height: 198 mm (7.79 in); Width: 143 mm (5.62 in). Author: Dr. John Adamson.Madrid. Retrato Isabel II.Princess Alexandra , Princesses, Alexandra, Queen, consort of Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1844-1925, Carte de Visite CollectionPortrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria by Hanfstaengl, Franz (1804-1877)/Private Collection/1857/Photograph/Germany/PortraitEn soirée - janvier 1856 1856 Louis-Pierre-Théophile Dubois de Nehaut Belgian. En soirée - janvier 1856 287247La Reine d'Étrurie 1863-67 Pierre-Louis Pierson French. La Reine d'Étrurie. Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822-1913). 1863-67. Albumen silver print from glass negative. PhotographsPortrait of Symforianna Krassowska, born Sołtyk (c. 1820-). Prökl, J. (Františkovy Lázně ; zakład fotograficzny ; fl. ca 1870), photo studioQueen Victoria; Charles Jacotin (French, active 1860s - 1870s); about 1860; Albumen silver printPrincess Auersperg, Adolf Ost, photographerPrincess Alice of the United Kingdom (Alice Maud Mary, daughter of Queen Victoria). June 1861Hermione Rubens. .RETRATO DE LA CONDESA DE PARIS VESTIDA DE NOVIA - FOTOGRAFIA EN BLANCO Y NEGRO - S XIX. Author: PEDRO MARTINEZ DE HEBERT (1819-1891). Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN. MARIA ISABEL ORLEANS Y BORBON (1848-1919). MARIA ISABEL DE ORLEAN 1848-1919 CONDESA DE PARIS.Miss West. Camille Silvy, photographer (French, 1834 - 1910) about 1862Portrait of Cornelia Hendrika Nije, Gerardus George Johannes Mathijs Frohn, 1890 - 1910 photograph. cabinet photograph  Baarn cardboard. photographic support  historical persons BaarnPortrait of the Krassów Symphorianna née Sąk (around 1820-); Prökl, J. (Františkovy Lázn; Photographic Zak around 1870 (1865-00-00-1875-00-00);Album of the Karnkowski family, Krassowska, Simforianna (Fl. Ca 1870), Przewłocki, Janusz (1927-2007) - collection, photo albums, female portraits, purchase (provenance)Portrait of Harriet Tubman / Powelson, photographer, 77 Genesee St., Auburn, New York. - digital file from original, front | Library of CongressMrs. Marian Murray, Lady Stair 1843-47 Hill and Adamson British, Scottish. Mrs. Marian Murray, Lady Stair 268377Portrait of woman / gest von Hermann Sagert ; gez von l'Allemand.  | Library of CongressAmelia Zucoli, artist, actress, photo by Gurney & Son, circa 1870, historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original. Portrait of Jadwiga née Kwilecki Niemojewska (1861-1943); Mirska, Emilia (1818-1896); around 1880 (1878-00-00-1885-00-00);Miss ChapmanPortrait of Henriette, actress. Portrait of Henriette, actress. Photograph of Franck (François GOBINET DE VILLECHOLE, says). Draw on albuminum paper. Around 1865.Portrait of Delphine Fix (wife Salvador), (1831-1864), (actress) Portrait of Delphine Fix, wife Salvador (1831-1864), Actress. Photograph of Franck (Fran�ois GOBINET DE VILLECHOLE, says). Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. Before 1864-1864.Portrait of Teresa Milanollo (1827-), d. Parmentier, violinist. Portrait of Teresa Milanollo (1827-), d. Parmentier, violinist. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1860-1890. Photograph of Andr� Adolphe DISDIER Eugene (Active of 1819-1889).À la Barre. Artist: Pierre-Louis Pierson (French, 1822-1913). Dimensions: Image: 13.8 x 10 cm (5 7/16 x 3 15/16 in.)Mount: 13.8 x 10 cm (5 7/16 x 3 15/16 in.). Person in Photograph: Countess Virginia Oldoini Verasis di Castiglione (1835-1899). Date: September 1, 1893. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Adelina Patti Traviata Made 1860-1869 France. Albumen print . Camille Léon Louis SilvyPortrait of Countess De Beaulainincourt, 1860 Photograph. visit card This photo is part of an album. Naples cardboard. paper. photographic support albumen print historical persons. studio requisites ~ photographer. styles of hairdress - AA - ~ women. dress, gown NaplesRistoriMrs. Abraham LincolnPauline CushmanPortrait of Caroline Emilia Mary Herschel; John Jabez Edwin Mayall (English, 1813 - 1901); about 1853; DaguerreotypePortrait of Princess Dagmar of Denmark, Maria Feodorovna of Russia (1847-1928) by Russian Photographer  /Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk/1865-1866/Albumin Photo/Russia/Tsar's Family. House of RomanovIsabella II of Spain (1930-1904), queen regnan of Spain from 1843 until 1868. Location: MUSEO DEL ROMANTICISMO-FOTOGRAFIA. MADRID. SPAIN. ISABEL II REINA DE ESPAÑA (1830-1904).Portrait of Nantier-Didier, Actress at the Opera House and the Italian Theater in 1861. DISDERI & CIE. Portrait of Nantier-Didier, Actress at the Opera and the Italian Theater in 1861. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1860-1890.Portrait of Fanny Genat (1831-1902), (dancer, mime, actress) Portrait of Fanny Genat (1831-1902), Dancer, Mime, Actress. Photography of DISDIER. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1860-1890.Son altesse impériale la Princesse Marie-Clotilde. André Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri (French, 1819 - 1889)Lady Eleanor Cathcart. Camille Silvy (French, 1834 - 1910)Portrait of Helena Old, née von Weyrauch (around 1830-1904); Disderi & cie (Paris around 1860 (1860-00-00-1870-00-00);Album of the Karnkowski family, Przewłocki, Janusz (1927-2007)-collection, Starzyńska, Helena (1830-1904), Starzyński (family), photo albums, female portraits, purchase (provenance)Portrait of Pink Deschamps, (Celestial born Rose Beauregard), (1845-), (Actress) Portrait of Rose Deschamps (born in 1845, Celestial Rose Beauregard), Actress. Photograph of A. Libert & Cie. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1870-1890.Portrait of Therese Guardian (1802-1879, singer). Albumin tray on cardboard (Carte de-visit with studio print VERSO)Portrait of Harriet Tubman (1820-1913), American Abolitionist, by Benjamin F. Powelson, Auburn, New York, USA, 1868Miss CombsMiss ChesneyPortrait of Deslions Anna, (half-world) Portrait of Anna Desles (half-world). Photograph of C. Basset. Business card (front). Draw on albuminum paper. 1870-1890.Grant, Mrs. U.S.