Antique CDV Young Lady Graduate in Cap And Gown Mortarboard Portrait Unmarked
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Antique CDV Young Lady Graduate in Cap And Gown Mortarboard Portrait Unmarked

$9.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Category
Collectibles:Photographic Images:Photographs
Location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
397952644291
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Antique CDV Young Lady Graduate in Cap And Gown Mortarboard Portrait Unmarked

This antique CDV captures a young lady graduate posed for a formal portrait in her academic cap and gown. The composition features the traditional mortarboard, symbolizing a significant milestone in women's education during the late 19th century. The subject’s expression is one of quiet accomplishment, typical of the dignified studio photography of the era.

Collectors of early educational history and feminist milestones will value this unmarked piece for its clear depiction of a female scholar. It serves as a poignant window into the Victorian or Edwardian academic world, showcasing the specific attire used for commencement ceremonies. This portrait is a classic example of the historical graduate aesthetic.
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