Antique CDV Circa M. V. Gilbert Young Man in Tweed Jacket Ada OH 1883

Antique CDV Circa M. V. Gilbert Young Man in Tweed Jacket Ada OH 1883

This original CDV features a dapper young man posed for a portrait at the M. V. Gilbert studio in Ada, OH. The subject wears a heavy, textured tweed jacket that exemplifies the rugged yet formal fashion of the era. Dated circa 1883, the image captures a moment of late 19th-century Midwestern life with crisp clarity and a dignified, serious expression.

Collectors of Ohio history or Victorian-era menswear will find this 1883 artifact particularly compelling. The prominence of the Gilbert studio mark and the distinct details of the tweed jacket make it a standout piece for those documenting regional photographers or the evolving styles of the 1880s. It is a genuine glimpse into the life of a young man in Ada.