Antique CDV W. H. Sherman Handsome Man Goatee Mustache Milwaukee Wisconsin

Antique CDV W. H. Sherman Handsome Man Goatee Mustache Milwaukee Wisconsin

This striking portrait captures a handsome man with a meticulously groomed goatee and mustache. Seated for his session in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the subject exudes the refined confidence of the late 19th century. The sharp lines of his facial hair and his steady gaze are highlighted by the classic studio lighting of the era.

This antique CDV bears the mark of W. H. Sherman, a notable name for those documenting the history of photography in the Midwest. Collectors of Victorian portraiture will appreciate the crisp details of the man's attire and the historical significance of the Milwaukee studio. It is a premier example of regional Wisconsin portrait art.

A fine study of a handsome man from the Sherman studio.