Antique CDV Cute Young Girl in Bonnet & Cape Have You Seen Mother? Unmarked
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Antique CDV Cute Young Girl in Bonnet & Cape Have You Seen Mother? Unmarked

$12.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Category
Collectibles:Photographic Images:Photographs
Location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
397948548983
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Antique CDV Cute Young Girl in Bonnet & Cape Have You Seen Mother? Unmarked

This antique CDV captures a remarkably cute young girl dressed in a heavy bonnet and cape, posing for a sentimental studio portrait. She holds a small card or sign displaying the poignant question: Have You Seen Mother? This Victorian-era staging creates a narrative of childhood innocence and theatrical longing, common in nineteenth-century photography.

Collectors of social history and early portraiture will appreciate this unmarked piece for its unique storytelling element. The combination of the child's elaborate winter outerwear and the dramatic prop makes it a standout example of period sentimentality. It is a charming find for those specializing in Victorian fashion or orphan-themed imagery.

A truly evocative image of a young girl searching for her mother.
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