Antique CDV Circa 1860s Gilchrest Old Handsome Bearded Man Suit Lowell

Antique CDV Circa 1860s Gilchrest Old Handsome Bearded Man Suit Lowell

This Gilchrest portrait captures an old handsome bearded man in a formal suit, standing as a dignified example of mid-19th-century photography from Lowell. The subject possesses a striking, weathered appearance, with his facial hair meticulously groomed according to the fashions of the era.

Collectors of Civil War era photography will appreciate this CDV for its crisp composition and regional Massachusetts history. Originating circa 1860s, the image serves as a window into the professional attire and stoic character of the period.

It is a classic representation of a distinguished Lowell gentleman.