Antique CDV Henry B Medralfe Victorian Woman Bustle Dress Tenby South Wales

Antique CDV Henry B Medralfe Victorian Woman Bustle Dress Tenby South Wales

This rare Antique CDV captures a portrait of a Victorian woman posing in an elaborate bustle dress. Photographed by Henry Medralfe in the coastal town of Tenby, South Wales, the image offers a glimpse into regional fashion and studio portraiture of the late nineteenth century.

The subject is posed with the poise characteristic of the era, showcasing the structural volume of her garment. Collectors of Welsh history and Victorian social studies will appreciate this specific document of 1880s sartorial elegance. It is a striking piece of Henry Medralfe’s Tenby studio output.