Antique CDV 1890s J A Willan Baby Toddler Plaid Dress Toy Sheffield UK

Antique CDV 1890s J A Willan Baby Toddler Plaid Dress Toy Sheffield UK

This antique CDV captures a charming toddler dressed in an intricate plaid dress, posing with a cherished toy in a professional studio setting. The image reflects the portraiture styles common to the 1890s, showcasing the meticulous detail of late Victorian children's fashion and the typical props used to keep a young subject still.

Captured by the photographer J A Willan in Sheffield, UK, this piece is a must-have for historians of British social life. It perfectly preserves a fleeting moment of childhood from the late 19th century.

A rare glimpse into a Sheffield family's history through this antique plaid-clad toddler.