Antique CDV Wilson & CO. Woman Elaborate Hair Philadelphia PA
Carte de Visite

Antique CDV Wilson & CO. Woman Elaborate Hair Philadelphia PA

$9.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Carte de Visite · c. 1854–1920s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
398092385643
Description

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Antique CDV Wilson & CO. Woman Elaborate Hair Philadelphia PA

This antique CDV captures an elegant woman with an incredibly elaborate hair arrangement, photographed by the Wilson & Co. studio in Philadelphia, PA. The portrait showcases the height of late 19th-century fashion, focusing on the subject's intricate braids and curls, which are styled with immense precision. The soft studio lighting highlights the texture of her hair and the refined, dignified expression on her face, offering a window into Victorian-era high society in Pennsylvania.

Collectors of early photography and fashion history will prize this piece for its exceptional representation of period hairstyling and regional portraiture. The Wilson studio mark adds significant historical value for those documenting Philadelphia photographers of the era. It is a striking example of Gilded Age aesthetics and personal presentation.

Add this captivating Philadelphia portrait of a woman with elaborate hair to your antique CDV collection.
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