Lilliputian Souvenir 1862 - 1863

"Lilliputian Souvenir" is a collection of ten carte de visite photographs by Matthew Brady, renowned for his Civil War documentation. Dating back to 1862-1863, the images showcase a group of little people, likely performers, posing in various settings. This collection, now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the lives of these individuals, capturing their unique appearances and capturing the societal fascination with "Lilliputians" or little people.