Antique CDV 1880s Wm Ferguson Woman in Polka Dot Dress Hat Keswick UK

Antique CDV 1880s Wm Ferguson Woman in Polka Dot Dress Hat Keswick UK

This antique CDV captures a poised woman dressed in an elegant polka dot dress and a stylish hat, captured by the photographer Wm Ferguson in Keswick. The studio portrait reflects the refined aesthetic of the 1880s, highlighting the intricate textile patterns and formal millinery trends popular during the late Victorian era in the Lake District.

For collectors of regional history, this piece offers a rare glimpse into the local portraiture of Keswick. It serves as a beautiful time capsule of 1880s fashion and the specific craft of Ferguson. This portrait preserves the distinct look of a woman in her finest polka dot dress.