Antique CDV E. M. Recher Woman Tiered Ruffle Dress Hagerstown

Antique CDV E. M. Recher Woman Tiered Ruffle Dress Hagerstown

This antique CDV features a portrait of a woman captured by the photographer E. M. Recher in his Hagerstown studio. The subject is posed to showcase the intricate details of her Victorian-era attire, highlighting the distinct craftsmanship of the period.

The composition focuses on the lady’s elaborate tiered ruffle dress, a striking example of 19th-century fashion trends. The texture of the ruffles and the structured silhouette of the garment reflect the formal elegance typical of Maryland photography from this era, offering a clear glimpse into historical styling.

Collectors of regional Maryland history or early textile design will value this Recher portrait for its sharp focus on period costuming. It serves as a sophisticated record of a Hagerstown woman and the sophisticated dress of her time.