Antique CDV 1860s Smith Woman Plaid Dress Holding Book Plymouth UK

Antique CDV 1860s Smith Woman Plaid Dress Holding Book Plymouth UK

This antique CDV captures a poised woman dressed in a distinctive plaid dress, captured by the photographer Smith in Plymouth. She sits with quiet dignity, carefully holding a book that serves as the focal point of this 1860s studio portrait.

The composition highlights the intricate textile patterns popular during the mid-Victorian era. Collectors of regional British photography will value this specific Plymouth connection and the clear, sharp details of the subject’s attire.

A remarkable window into 1860s life, this Smith portrait immortalizes a woman holding her book in Plymouth.