Antique CDV Circa 1860s Gilchrest Old Handsome Man in Overcoat Lowell

Antique CDV Circa 1860s Gilchrest Old Handsome Man in Overcoat Lowell

This original Gilchrest portrait captures a distinguished, old handsome man during the mid-nineteenth century. Dressed in a heavy, textured overcoat, the subject exudes a sense of stoic dignity typical of the 1860s era. The composition highlights the sharp fashion and mature features of this gentleman, providing a clear window into the social history of Lowell.

Collectors of Civil War era photography will appreciate this CDV for its regional Massachusetts origin and the striking presence of the sitter. It serves as a premier example of antique studio portraiture from a specific localized studio. This piece is an essential find for those documenting the faces and fashion of the 1860s.

A remarkable photographic record of a handsome man from historic Lowell.