Antique CDV Augustus W Wilson Woman Velvet Patterned Dress Brooch Kingsland UK

Antique CDV Augustus W Wilson Woman Velvet Patterned Dress Brooch Kingsland UK

This antique CDV captures a striking portrait of a woman captured by the photographer Augustus W Wilson. The sitter is positioned with poise, wearing a tailored dress featuring a rich, velvet-textured fabric with a distinct patterned design. A delicate brooch is pinned at her neckline, serving as the focal point of her Victorian-era attire.

The image originated from the Kingsland studio, offering a rare glimpse into provincial British portraiture. Collectors of 19th-century photography will appreciate the sharp clarity of the fabric details and the specific aesthetic signature of Wilson’s work. This piece remains a quintessential example of a woman’s formal portrait from the Kingsland area.