Antique CDV Wm Stevenson Elderly Woman Bonnet Shawl Book Todmorden UK

Antique CDV Wm Stevenson Elderly Woman Bonnet Shawl Book Todmorden UK

This Antique CDV features a portrait of an elderly woman captured in Todmorden, UK. She is depicted with a dignified presence, wearing a traditional bonnet and a heavy, textured shawl. The subject is posed with a book, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or intellectual character typical of Victorian-era studio portraiture.

The backmark identifies the photographer as Wm Stevenson, a key record of local history. Collectors of 19th-century photography will appreciate this authentic window into the life of a Todmorden resident. It is a poignant study of a woman in her later years, preserved through the timeless lens of Wm Stevenson.