Antique CDV 1880s E Birchley Woman Book Ruffled Dress Birmingham UK

Antique CDV 1880s E Birchley Woman Book Ruffled Dress Birmingham UK

This antique CDV captures a poised woman captured in the 1880s by the Birmingham photographer E Birchley. She is posed with a book in hand, showcasing the meticulous detail of her elaborate ruffled dress, which serves as a quintessential example of late-Victorian fashion trends.

The clarity of this Birmingham studio portrait offers a window into the refined aesthetic of the decade. Collectors of Victorian portraiture will appreciate the sharp focus on her attire and the specific period craftsmanship of the Birchley studio.

A remarkable portrait of a woman and her book from the 1880s.