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Antique CDV L. W. Cook Lady With Curly Hair In Ruffled Collar Boston
$9.99 USD
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Antique CDV L. W. Cook Lady With Curly Hair In Ruffled Collar Boston
This original CDV captures a poised lady with curly hair, expertly framed by a voluminous ruffled collar that exemplifies high Victorian fashion. The portrait was produced in the studio of L. W. Cook, a notable photographer based in Boston, showcasing the sharp contrast and elegant lighting typical of mid-to-late 19th-century New England portraiture.
Collectors of Massachusetts history and early photography will appreciate the distinct texture of the subject's ringlets and the intricate lace of her garment. This piece serves as a sophisticated example of the artistry found in the Boston studio of Cook during the height of the carte de visite era. It is a quintessential study of a nineteenth-century lady.
This original CDV captures a poised lady with curly hair, expertly framed by a voluminous ruffled collar that exemplifies high Victorian fashion. The portrait was produced in the studio of L. W. Cook, a notable photographer based in Boston, showcasing the sharp contrast and elegant lighting typical of mid-to-late 19th-century New England portraiture.
Collectors of Massachusetts history and early photography will appreciate the distinct texture of the subject's ringlets and the intricate lace of her garment. This piece serves as a sophisticated example of the artistry found in the Boston studio of Cook during the height of the carte de visite era. It is a quintessential study of a nineteenth-century lady.
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