Antique CDV 1870s W Rowe Elderly Woman Bonnet Book Table Leicester UK

Antique CDV 1870s W Rowe Elderly Woman Bonnet Book Table Leicester UK

This antique CDV captures an elderly woman posed with quiet dignity in a formal studio setting. She wears a traditional bonnet and sits beside a draped table, her hands resting near an open book as if caught in a moment of thoughtful study.

The portrait displays the characteristic sharp focus of the 1870s, showcasing the distinct photographic style of the W. Rowe studio in Leicester. It is a compelling piece for those documenting Victorian social history or local British portraiture.

A rare glimpse into the life of a Leicester resident during the late nineteenth century.