Antique CDV Manly Gaylord Old Lady In Bonnet Holding Book Springville New York

Antique CDV Manly Gaylord Old Lady In Bonnet Holding Book Springville New York

This antique CDV features a portrait of an old lady in a bonnet captured by the studio of Manly Gaylord. Seated with a dignified expression, she is shown holding a book, a classic composition that highlights the literacy and cultural values of the mid-to-late 19th century. The lighting emphasizes the textures of her period dress and the delicate lace of her headwear.

Collectors of New York regional history will value this specific piece for its connection to Springville. As a work by Gaylord, it serves as a tangible link to the photographic heritage of Erie County. This image is a quintessential example of Victorian portraiture, capturing the quiet strength of a matriarch from a bygone era.

A remarkable historical record of this Springville woman and the artistry of Manly Gaylord.