Antique CDV W. West Seated Woman Dark Dress Lace Collar Maidstone UK

Antique CDV W. West Seated Woman Dark Dress Lace Collar Maidstone UK

This antique CDV captures a dignified woman posed in a seated position, her somber dark dress contrasted by an intricate, delicate lace collar. The studio portrait reflects the refined fashion typical of the mid-to-late Victorian era.

Photographed by West in Maidstone, this image serves as a poignant window into English life during the 1860s or 1870s. Collectors of British cartes de visite will appreciate the crisp composition and the specific regional provenance tied to the Maidstone studio.

A remarkable portrait of a seated woman from the West collection.