Antique CDV 1870s W Astley Artist Walthamstow Man Standing By Chair

Antique CDV 1870s W Astley Artist Walthamstow Man Standing By Chair

This antique CDV captures a gentleman posing beside a decorative chair, a classic portrait composition typical of the 1870s. The man stands with a formal, stoic presence, reflecting the Victorian fashion and social standards of the era.

The photograph is a rare piece by the artist Astley, whose studio was located in Walthamstow. It serves as a vital historical record for collectors interested in local London photography or the distinct studio techniques of the late nineteenth century.

A quintessential look at an 1870s Walthamstow man.