Antique CDV Circa 1860s Cargo's Lady in Dress Allegheny Pittsburgh PA

Antique CDV Circa 1860s Cargo's Lady in Dress Allegheny Pittsburgh PA

This original Cargo's studio portrait depicts a sophisticated Lady in a detailed mid-Victorian Dress. Captured in the Allegheny area of Pittsburgh, the image reflects the formal elegance of the Civil War era. The subject's attire and poised expression provide a clear look at local fashion and social status during this transformative period in Pennsylvania history.

For those documenting the 1860s, this Antique CDV is a quintessential piece of regional photography. Collectors of Pittsburgh genealogy or period textiles will value the specific provenance of the Cargo studio. It serves as a striking visual record of a nineteenth-century woman from the historic North Side.

A beautiful example of a Victorian Lady from Allegheny.