Antique CDV 1870s B Rhodes Bearded Man Bow Tie Gloucester UK Portrait

Antique CDV 1870s B Rhodes Bearded Man Bow Tie Gloucester UK Portrait

This antique CDV features a distinguished bearded man captured in a formal 1870s portrait. The subject is posed with classic Victorian precision, his sharp bow tie standing out against his formal attire, reflecting the refined aesthetic of mid-century Gloucester, UK.

The photographer, Rhodes, expertly utilized the light of the era to highlight the subject's features, making this a quintessential example of professional studio work. It is an essential find for collectors of 19th-century portraiture and regional British history.

This portrait remains a fascinating window into the life of a bearded man from 1870s Gloucester.