Antique CDV J. H. Bayley Woman Velvet Jacket Hat Ripon Yorkshire UK

Antique CDV J. H. Bayley Woman Velvet Jacket Hat Ripon Yorkshire UK

This antique CDV captures a poised woman dressed in a structured velvet jacket and an elegant hat, posed for a formal studio portrait. The image offers a rare glimpse into the sartorial choices of a Victorian lady residing in Ripon, Yorkshire.

Captured by the photographer J. H. Bayley, this piece serves as a significant historical artifact for collectors of regional British photography. It documents the distinct local fashion trends of the era, preserving the sharp, refined aesthetic of 19th-century Yorkshire life.

A remarkable portrait of a woman in her velvet jacket and hat by J. H. Bayley.