Antique CDV W. Baker Sailor Suit Boy Reading Book Birmingham UK

Antique CDV W. Baker Sailor Suit Boy Reading Book Birmingham UK

This antique CDV captures a young boy dressed in a detailed sailor suit, captured in a quiet moment while reading a book. The portrait was professionally produced by the W. Baker studio located in Birmingham, UK, reflecting the Victorian penchant for stylized juvenile photography.

The composition highlights the sailor suit fashion popular among boys of the era, set against a classic studio backdrop. Collectors of 19th-century portraiture will appreciate the crisp focus on the boy and the distinct Birmingham provenance.

A charming example of a Victorian boy reading in his sailor suit.