Antique CDV Circa 1870s T. W. Taylor African American Young Man West Chester PA

Antique CDV Circa 1870s T. W. Taylor African American Young Man West Chester PA

This original CDV features a dignified African American young man posed for a studio portrait in West Chester. Taken at the studio of T. W. Taylor, the image captures the refined style of the era, showcasing the subject in formal attire with the crisp clarity characteristic of high-quality Pennsylvania photography from this period.

Collectors of Black Americana and regional Pennsylvania history will find this piece a significant addition to a 1870s era collection. The antique card serves as a poignant visual record of the post-Civil War North, highlighting the presence and status of the community in Chester County during the late nineteenth century.

A rare and compelling portrait of a young man from West Chester.