Antique CDV E.L. Brand Woman Lace Collar Chicago

Antique CDV E.L. Brand Woman Lace Collar Chicago

This antique CDV features a poised woman captured by the lens of E.L. Brand. The portrait showcases the sitter in a garment defined by an intricate, wide lace collar that serves as the focal point of her mid-19th-century attire. Her expression is one of quiet dignity, characteristic of the era's formal studio portraiture.

Produced in a historic Chicago studio, this piece is a prime example of Gilded Age photography. Collectors of Illinois history or Victorian fashion will appreciate the sharp detail of the textile work and the prominent photographer's mark. It represents a classic moment in the evolution of the American portrait.

Add this elegant Chicago woman and her exquisite lace collar to your historical collection.