Antique CDV C. O. Bickelmann Young Man Bow Tie Brooklyn NY

Antique CDV C. O. Bickelmann Young Man Bow Tie Brooklyn NY

This original CDV features a well-dressed young man captured in a formal studio portrait. Wearing a crisp, dark bow tie that exemplifies the fashion of the era, the subject presents a dignified and sharp appearance characteristic of the late 19th-century middle class.

The reverse of the card bears the mark of C. O. Bickelmann, a photographer based in Brooklyn, NY. This piece serves as a sophisticated example of urban portraiture, showcasing the meticulous composition and lighting techniques used by Brooklyn studios during the height of the carte de visite's popularity.

Collectors of New York history or Victorian fashion will appreciate the clear detail of the young man's attire and the historical connection to the Bickelmann studio. It is a striking representation of a Brooklyn resident from a bygone age.