Antique CDV R. A. Lewis Young Lady in Dress New York New York

Antique CDV R. A. Lewis Young Lady in Dress New York New York

This original portrait captures a refined Young Lady in Dress, showcasing the mid-19th-century elegance typical of a New York studio session. The composition reflects the artistic eye of the photographer R. A. Lewis, who operated in New York during the height of the carte de visite era.

Collectors of Gilded Age fashion and local history will value this Antique CDV for its crisp depiction of period attire and its connection to a prominent Manhattan studio. It serves as a tangible link to the social fabric of the city during a transformative historical decade.

A beautiful example of the artistry of Lewis featuring a poised subject.