Antique CDV Taylor Samuel Stanley Bearded Man Top Hat Cane Manchester UK

Antique CDV Taylor Samuel Stanley Bearded Man Top Hat Cane Manchester UK

This antique CDV features a distinguished bearded man captured by the renowned photographer Samuel Taylor. Standing with poise, the subject is dressed in formal Victorian attire, complete with a sharp top hat and a polished cane.

The composition reflects the classic studio portraiture style synonymous with Manchester during the late nineteenth century. The sharp focus on the man's facial hair and his elegant accessories offers a window into the fashion and social standing of the era.

Collectors of British studio photography will appreciate this piece as a prime example of Samuel Taylor’s work. It is a striking historical study of a bearded man with his cane, perfectly preserving the essence of a gentleman from Manchester.