Antique CDV W Hicks CO Woman Long Buttoned Dress Bustle Eastbourne UK

Antique CDV W Hicks CO Woman Long Buttoned Dress Bustle Eastbourne UK

This antique CDV features a woman captured in a formal studio portrait by W Hicks Co. She stands with poise, wearing a long buttoned dress that perfectly showcases the fashionable silhouette of the late Victorian era. The structural detail of her bustle is clearly defined, reflecting the distinct tailoring trends popularized during the period.

The setting is identified with the W Hicks Co imprint from Eastbourne, UK, providing a rare glimpse into regional photography of the time. Collectors of 19th-century portraiture will appreciate this specific look at British fashion, as the combination of the intricate buttoned dress and the prominent bustle makes this woman a quintessential subject for historical study.

This photograph remains a captivating record of a woman and her attire in Eastbourne.