Antique CDV 1880s G.V. Yates Woman Lace Collar Curly Hair Sheffield UK

Antique CDV 1880s G.V. Yates Woman Lace Collar Curly Hair Sheffield UK

This antique CDV captures a poised woman from the 1880s, immortalized by the Sheffield photographer G.V. Yates. She is elegantly dressed, featuring a delicate lace collar that defines the formal Victorian aesthetic of the era. Her styled, curly hair is pulled back, typical of the sophisticated portraiture found in British studios during the late nineteenth century.

Collectors of regional photography will value this piece for its clear G.V. Yates backmark and its authentic representation of 1880s fashion. It is a quintessential study of a Sheffield woman, preserved in the classic carte de visite format. This portrait remains a striking example of the artistry provided by G.V. Yates.