John Jacks

John Jacks was a photographer active in the mid-19th century. The image is a carte de visite, a popular photographic format of the time, and displays a portrait of an unknown man, likely a customer of Jacks'. The image shows the man standing with a hat in hand and is an example of Jacks' photographic style. The carte de visite, which means "visiting card," was used as a way for people to share their portrait with friends and family. It became a widespread and important part of Victorian culture.