Antique CDV Circa 1870s C. Murr Handsome Man With Mustache Joliet IL

Antique CDV Circa 1870s C. Murr Handsome Man With Mustache Joliet IL

This original CDV features a portrait of a handsome man with a mustache, captured in a formal studio setting. The subject displays the stoic dignity typical of the 1870s, with his facial hair meticulously groomed according to the fashions of the era. The reverse side bears the distinct mark of C. Murr, the photographer who operated out of Joliet, Illinois.

Collectors of Illinois history or 19th-century portraiture will appreciate this antique piece for its crisp detail and local provenance. It serves as a striking example of post-Civil War photography from the Joliet area, showcasing the specific aesthetic of the mid-to-late Victorian period.

A classic representation of a 1870s gentleman from the studio of Murr.