Antique CDV Applegate Handsome Bearded Man Long Overcoat Mount Holly New Jersey

Antique CDV Applegate Handsome Bearded Man Long Overcoat Mount Holly New Jersey

This antique CDV captures a handsome bearded man posed in a striking long overcoat, epitomizing the dignified fashion of the Victorian era. The portrait was produced by the Applegate studio, a notable name for those documenting the local history of Mount Holly, New Jersey.

Collectors of regional Americana will appreciate this sharp study of masculine style and nineteenth-century grooming. The composition highlights the heavy textures of the overcoat and the well-groomed facial hair of the subject, offering a window into the social character of New Jersey during this period.

A fine example of the Applegate studio's work in Mount Holly.