Antique CDV John B Russell Bearded Man Sitting in Suit Kirkwall Orkney Scotland

Antique CDV John B Russell Bearded Man Sitting in Suit Kirkwall Orkney Scotland

This antique CDV features a distinguished bearded man captured in a formal seated portrait. Dressed in a sharp period suit, the gentleman poses with the quiet dignity characteristic of mid-Victorian photography. The crisp composition highlights his facial features and the refined tailoring of his attire, reflecting the social standards of the era.

Photographed by John Russell in Kirkwall, this image offers a rare glimpse into the history of Orkney, Scotland. Collectors of regional Scottish ephemera or 19th-century portraiture will value this specific piece for its local provenance and the clear, detailed depiction of a gentleman from the northern isles.

A remarkable historical record of a bearded man from Kirkwall, Orkney.