A13232

Ephemera; photograph of Charles Dickens; albumen print, 'carte de visite' card; original picture taken in April 1858 by George (Herbert) Watkins.These cards were very popular in the 1850's & 60's, & could be traded among friends & visitors, and collected & displayed in albums - the craze was known as 'Cardomania'.

George (Herbert); (original photographer) Watkins, London Stereoscopic Co. (publisher)

1858 - 1858

mid 19th century