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Antique CDV Ritton Lady IN Dark Dress With Headpiece Danbury Connecticut
$12.99 USD
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Antique CDV Ritton Lady IN Dark Dress With Headpiece Danbury Connecticut
This original Ritton studio portrait features a sophisticated lady in a dark dress, presenting a window into the refined fashion of nineteenth-century Danbury, Connecticut. The subject is captured in a formal seated pose, her attire accented by an intricate headpiece that highlights the meticulous styling of the Victorian era. The composition reflects the professional artistry associated with the Ritton gallery during this period of New England history.
Collectors of regional Connecticut photography or mid-to-late 1800s fashion will value this antique CDV for its clear depiction of period mourning or formal wear. The specific attribution to Danbury makes it a vital piece for those documenting the social lineage of Fairfield County. It is a striking example of a local lady preserved through the lens of a classic Ritton production.
This original Ritton studio portrait features a sophisticated lady in a dark dress, presenting a window into the refined fashion of nineteenth-century Danbury, Connecticut. The subject is captured in a formal seated pose, her attire accented by an intricate headpiece that highlights the meticulous styling of the Victorian era. The composition reflects the professional artistry associated with the Ritton gallery during this period of New England history.
Collectors of regional Connecticut photography or mid-to-late 1800s fashion will value this antique CDV for its clear depiction of period mourning or formal wear. The specific attribution to Danbury makes it a vital piece for those documenting the social lineage of Fairfield County. It is a striking example of a local lady preserved through the lens of a classic Ritton production.
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