Antique CDV 1880s William End Swift Woman Hat Shawl Skegness Derby UK

Antique CDV 1880s William End Swift Woman Hat Shawl Skegness Derby UK

This antique CDV captures a portrait of a woman posed in the 1880s, wearing an ornate hat and a textured shawl. The image bears the mark of William End Swift, a photographer associated with studios in Skegness and Derby, UK, reflecting the distinct professional portraiture style of the late Victorian era.

Collectors of British social history will appreciate this piece for its connection to the William End Swift legacy. It serves as a crisp visual document of 1880s fashion and regional studio photography. A rare look at a woman in period attire from Skegness and Derby.