Antique CDV Pomeroy Handsome Bearded Man Chester Rice Suit Rochester New York

Antique CDV Pomeroy Handsome Bearded Man Chester Rice Suit Rochester New York

This antique CDV features a handsome bearded man captured in a refined studio portrait by Pomeroy. The subject, identified as Chester Rice, wears a sharp, dark suit that exemplifies the professional fashion of nineteenth-century Rochester, New York. His well-groomed facial hair and steady gaze provide a striking example of post-Civil War era masculine style and dignity.

Collectors of New York history and Victorian portraiture will value this piece for its connection to the Rochester photography scene. The crisp composition and the specific identification of Chester Rice make this a significant find for those documenting the social lineage of the region. It is a classic representation of a distinguished gentleman from the Pomeroy studio.