Antique CDV Circa C. W. Van Alstine Stern Woman Potsdam NY

Antique CDV Circa C. W. Van Alstine Stern Woman Potsdam NY

This antique CDV features a remarkably stern woman captured in a formal studio portrait. The subject carries a piercing, unyielding expression characteristic of the era, offering a window into the Victorian social temperament of Potsdam, NY.

The reverse bears the distinct mark of C. W. Van Alstine, a notable photographer from the region. Circa the mid-to-late 19th century, the composition highlights the sharp details of her period attire and the severe, high-contrast lighting of the Van Alstine studio.

Collectors of New York state history or early portraiture will appreciate the intensity of this specific subject. It is a compelling example of regional photography from the Potsdam area during this historic period.

A striking archival record of this stern woman.