Antique CDV I. G. Owen Old Lady in Victorian Dress Newton, New Jersey

Antique CDV I. G. Owen Old Lady in Victorian Dress Newton, New Jersey

This original CDV captures a portrait of a dignified Old Lady dressed in her finest Victorian Dress. Seated for the camera of I. G. Owen, she presents a stoic expression that reflects the formal social customs of 19th-century Newton, New Jersey. The sharp contrast of her dark attire against the studio backdrop highlights the intricate textures of the period lace and fabric.

Collectors of local New Jersey history or genealogy will find this Antique piece a significant addition to their archives. It serves as a window into the Owen studio's artistry and the fashion trends of the era. The photograph is a wonderful example of regional portraiture from a specific time and place.

A striking historical record of this Newton, New Jersey matriarch.