Antique CDV Wm. S. Pendleton Handsome Old Bearded Man Charles H. Read New York

Antique CDV Wm. S. Pendleton Handsome Old Bearded Man Charles H. Read New York

This antique CDV features a portrait of a handsome old bearded man identified as Wm. S. Pendleton. Captured by the studio of Charles H. Read in New York, the image showcases the distinguished facial hair and formal attire typical of the mid-to-late 19th century. The subject exudes a stoic, dignified presence characteristic of the era's portraiture.

Collectors of New York photography and genealogy will value this piece for its connection to the Pendleton family name and the specific artistry of the Charles H. Read studio. It serves as a sharp historical record of Victorian masculinity and regional photographic history. This is a classic example of an 1800s portrait of a notable bearded man.