Antique CDV 1860s Mr & Mrs Ward Woman Silk Dress Brixton London UK

Antique CDV 1860s Mr & Mrs Ward Woman Silk Dress Brixton London UK

This authentic 1860s CDV captures a formal portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Ward. The woman stands poised in a luxurious silk dress, reflecting the refined fashion sensibilities of mid-Victorian London.

The composition highlights the sharp contrast of the era’s studio photography, capturing the couple against a backdrop typical of Brixton portraiture. This piece offers a rare glimpse into the personal history of the Ward family during the height of the nineteenth century.

Collectors of social history will value this intimate window into the lives of a London couple. It is a quintessential example of 1860s portraiture, preserving the dignified presence of Mr. and Mrs. Ward.