Antique CDV 1870s Portrait Woman Plaid Tartan Dress Spectacles Glasses
Carte de Visite

Antique CDV 1870s Portrait Woman Plaid Tartan Dress Spectacles Glasses

$9.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Carte de Visite · c. 1854–1920s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
398095117457
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Antique CDV 1870s Portrait Woman Plaid Tartan Dress Spectacles Glasses

This antique CDV captures a striking 1870s portrait of a woman wearing a boldly patterned plaid tartan dress and wire-rimmed spectacles. Seated for her studio likeness, the subject projects a quiet intelligence and dignity, her glasses adding a rare and highly personal touch of character to her Victorian styling. The intricate pattern of her tartan attire showcases the distinct textile trends of the post-Civil War era.

For collectors of early photography, this piece is a remarkable find from the 1870s. It perfectly captures both the fashion history of the decade and the rare inclusion of historical eyewear, making it a standout addition for those focusing on Victorian social history, optical heritage, or period costume.

Add this captivating portrait of a woman in her tartan dress and spectacles to your historical archive.
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