Antique CDV Smith Handsome Man in Suit With Sideburns Chicago Illinois Portrait

Antique CDV Smith Handsome Man in Suit With Sideburns Chicago Illinois Portrait

This antique CDV features a portrait of a handsome man identified as Smith, captured during a formal sitting in Chicago, Illinois. He is presented in a sharp, dark suit that exemplifies the refined fashion of the era, though his most striking feature is a pair of meticulously groomed sideburns that frame his face with Victorian-era distinction.

Collectors of Illinois genealogy or historical menswear will appreciate the crisp composition of this 19th-century portrait. The image offers a clear glimpse into the social standing of a gentleman in the Midwest, highlighting the specific studio aesthetics of the period.

It is a classic example of a Smith family legacy preserved through a handsome man in a suit.