Antique CDV 1880s R Banks Woman Lace Collar Patterned Dress Manchester UK

Antique CDV 1880s R Banks Woman Lace Collar Patterned Dress Manchester UK

This antique CDV captures a poised woman from the 1880s, captured in the studio of R Banks in Manchester. She is dressed in an elegant, patterned dress featuring a delicate lace collar that defines the formal aesthetic of late Victorian portraiture.

The composition highlights the sharp focus on her textiles and the ornate backdrop typical of UK photography of that era. Collectors of regional Manchester history will appreciate this specific look into the 1880s fashion landscape.

A timeless portrait of a woman in her patterned dress.