Antique CDV 1880s Hellis & Sons Toddler Child Lace Collar Dress London

Antique CDV 1880s Hellis & Sons Toddler Child Lace Collar Dress London

This antique CDV captures a formal portrait of a toddler child dressed in an elaborate lace collar dress. The subject stands with the stiff, poised posture typical of 1880s studio photography, reflecting the Victorian era's penchant for detailed children's fashion.

The photograph bears the prestigious mark of Hellis & Sons, a notable London studio of the period. Collectors of 19th-century portraiture will appreciate the crisp focus on the intricate textile textures. It is a quintessential piece of history documenting a London toddler in fine attire.