Antique CDV A. H. Locke Old Lady Ruffled Dress Tassel Jabot Athol Massachusetts

Antique CDV A. H. Locke Old Lady Ruffled Dress Tassel Jabot Athol Massachusetts

This antique CDV captures a portrait of an old lady posed in the studio of A. H. Locke. Her attire is a masterclass in Victorian fashion, featuring a dark ruffled dress accented by a distinctive tassel jabot that draws the eye to the center of the composition. The photograph reflects the formal, dignified mood characteristic of 19th-century portraiture.

Collectors of regional genealogy and textile history will value this piece for its connection to Athol, Massachusetts. The intricate details of the jabot and the layered ruffles of her dress provide a clear look at the period's craftsmanship. It serves as a striking visual record of a resident from the Locke studio in Massachusetts.