Antique CDV Old Victorian Lady In Dark Dress Wearing White Bonnet Cap Unmarked
Carte de Visite

Antique CDV Old Victorian Lady In Dark Dress Wearing White Bonnet Cap Unmarked

$12.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Carte de Visite · c. 1854–1920s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
397905629828
Description

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Antique CDV Old Victorian Lady In Dark Dress Wearing White Bonnet Cap Unmarked

This antique CDV captures a dignified old Victorian lady posed in a formal studio setting. She is dressed in a heavy dark dress that contrasts sharply against the crisp white bonnet cap framing her face. The composition reflects the somber and respectful portraiture styles common during the mid-to-late 19th century.

Collectors of 19th-century fashion will appreciate the intricate details of the lace and fabric shown in this unmarked piece. It serves as a poignant window into the Victorian era, highlighting the traditional mourning or matronly attire of the period. The lack of a photographer mark adds an air of mystery to this woman's personal history.

A classic example of a Victorian lady wearing her finest bonnet.
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