Antique CDV Circa 1870s D. H. Cross Handsome Bearded Man Wm H. Ford Indianola

Antique CDV Circa 1870s D. H. Cross Handsome Bearded Man Wm H. Ford Indianola

This original CDV features a portrait of a handsome bearded man identified as Wm H. Ford. Captured by the photographer D. H. Cross in Indianola, the image showcases the refined style of the era with sharp facial hair and formal attire.

Dating to circa the 1870s, this photograph represents a classic example of Midwestern portraiture from the post-Civil War period. The composition highlights the subject's dignified expression, making it a striking piece for those documenting the history of Iowa or 19th-century fashion.

Collectors of antique photography will appreciate the specific provenance of this 1870s Ford family piece. It serves as a window into the life of a distinguished man from Indianola.