Antique CDV H.J. Whitlock Bearded Man Bust Portrait Birmingham UK

Antique CDV H.J. Whitlock Bearded Man Bust Portrait Birmingham UK

This antique CDV features a distinguished bearded man captured in a crisp bust portrait. The subject displays the formal, stoic expression typical of Victorian-era photography, highlighting the meticulous grooming and heavy facial hair popular during the mid-to-late 19th century.

The image bears the professional mark of H.J. Whitlock of Birmingham, UK, a studio renowned for its high-quality cabinet cards and cartes de visite. This piece serves as a vital historical record for collectors of British studio portraiture and regional Midlands history.

A quintessential example of a Birmingham gentleman in a classic bust portrait.