Antique CDV Perkins Elderly Man Long White Beard Waupaca Wis.

Antique CDV Perkins Elderly Man Long White Beard Waupaca Wis.

This original portrait features an elderly man with a remarkably long white beard, captured by the Perkins studio. The subject exudes a dignified, weathered character typical of the late 19th-century frontier, presenting a stern yet contemplative gaze that defines the portraiture of the era.

As a localized piece of history from Waupaca, Wis., this antique CDV serves as a quintessential example of Wisconsin genealogical ephemera. It is a striking find for those documenting the regional pioneers of the Midwest or collectors specialized in the aesthetic of Victorian facial hair and patriarchal studio photography.

Add this distinguished gentleman from Waupaca to your historical collection.