Antique CDV Rockwood Old Lady Mrs. A. Bowers Patterned Dress New York New York

Antique CDV Rockwood Old Lady Mrs. A. Bowers Patterned Dress New York New York

This antique CDV captures the dignified presence of an old lady identified as Mrs. A. Bowers. Seated for a formal portrait, she wears a striking patterned dress that exemplifies the meticulous textile details of the mid-to-late 19th century. The image bears the hallmark of the renowned Rockwood studio, a prominent fixture of the New York, New York photography scene during this era.

Collectors of Victorian portraiture will value this piece for its connection to the elite studios of New York, New York and its clear identification of the subject. The intricate folds of the patterned dress and the stoic expression of Mrs. A. Bowers offer a window into the social history and fashion of the period.

A remarkable Rockwood studio portrait of the venerable Mrs. A. Bowers.