Antique CDV A. E. Scales Ralph Allison Man Mustache Suit Hartlepool UK

Antique CDV A. E. Scales Ralph Allison Man Mustache Suit Hartlepool UK

This antique CDV features a distinguished gentleman named Ralph Allison, captured in a formal studio portrait. The man wears a sharply tailored suit, his facial hair styled in a prominent mustache that reflects the grooming trends of the Victorian era.

The photograph originates from the studio of A. E. Scales in Hartlepool, UK. It serves as a fascinating piece of local history, offering a window into the sartorial elegance and photographic artistry found in Northern England during the late nineteenth century.

This portrait of Ralph Allison is an essential acquisition for those documenting Hartlepool social history or the evolution of the Victorian suit and mustache style. It remains a striking example of the work produced by A. E. Scales.