Antique CDV E. Mentor & CO Woman Lace Collar Curly Hair Southampton UK

Antique CDV E. Mentor & CO Woman Lace Collar Curly Hair Southampton UK

This antique CDV features a poised woman captured by the studio of E. Mentor & Co. in Southampton. She is presented in a formal portrait, her curly hair styled with the precision typical of the late Victorian era, highlighting the meticulous attention to detail held by the photographer.

The subject wears an intricate lace collar, a delicate fashion choice that anchors the composition and reflects the elegance of the period. Collectors of British maritime town history or studio portraiture will appreciate this specific look into the Southampton social scene.

This piece remains a refined example of a Victorian-era CDV portrait.