Antique CDV Reed Old Handsome Bearded Man IN Suit Mutton Chops Clinton Iowa

Antique CDV Reed Old Handsome Bearded Man IN Suit Mutton Chops Clinton Iowa

This antique CDV features a remarkably handsome bearded man posed for a studio portrait by Reed in Clinton, Iowa. The subject is a distinguished old gentleman wearing a formal suit, characterized by his impressive and well-groomed mutton chops. The sharp contrast and Victorian-era composition highlight the refined fashion and grooming standards of the period.

Collectors of Iowa history or 19th-century photography will appreciate the local Clinton provenance and the striking facial hair displayed by this man. It serves as a classic example of the mutton chops style popular during this era. This Reed studio portrait captures a dignified moment of a handsome bearded man from the Midwest.