Vintage Photo Bookmarks
These free vintage bookmark printables feature photos of stage actors from the late Victorian period. These bookmarks were actually postcards. Bookmark postcards from the late 19th century and early 20th century were a unique form of ephemera that combined the practicality of a bookmark with the visual appeal of a postcard. They were popular during a time when postcards were a common mode of communication and bookmark usage was common.
Here is an example of what the backs looked like.
Scroll all the way down, and you will find four different free ephemera sheets of vintage postcards.
If you like these vintage photo ephemera sheets, I have quite a few more free photograph printables you should check out like these C.M. Bell portraits or these stars of the stage collage sheets.
As I mentioned earlier, these bookmarks feature stage actors of the time. During the Victorian period, which spanned from 1837 to 1901, stage actors and actresses played a significant role in the entertainment industry. Theater was a popular form of entertainment, and the stage was a place where actors and actresses showcased their talent and skill to captivate audiences.
The Victorian era saw the rise of grand theaters and playhouses across the United Kingdom and beyond. London's West End became a hub for theatrical productions. Theaters were lavishly designed with ornate interiors, including plush seating and extravagant decorations.
The acting styles of the Victorian period varied. The earlier part of the era was marked by a more formal and declamatory style of acting, with actors projecting their voices and making exaggerated gestures to convey emotions. As the era progressed, a more natural acting style began to emerge, influenced by the works of playwrights like Henrik Ibsen and George Bernard Shaw.
Traveling theater companies played a crucial role in bringing theatrical performances to audiences outside major cities. These touring companies traveled across the country, performing in smaller theaters and even makeshift venues. They often faced challenges such as limited resources, challenging travel conditions, and the need to adapt to different performance spaces.
Attending the theater was a popular pastime among different social classes during the Victorian era. The upper classes enjoyed the theater as a form of high culture and social gathering, while the middle and lower classes often attended the more affordable seats and standing areas. The theater was seen as a way to escape everyday life and experience a taste of glamour and excitement.
Stage actors and actresses during the Victorian period played a pivotal role in shaping the theater culture of the time. Their performances, along with the growth of theaters and changing acting styles, contributed to the development of modern theater practices and paved the way for the future of dramatic arts.
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Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: art journals, scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site.
To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
