Antique CDV 1860s Southwell Bros Woman Lace Hairnet Vignette London UK

Antique CDV 1860s Southwell Bros Woman Lace Hairnet Vignette London UK

This antique CDV captures an elegant woman from the 1860s, posed in a classic vignette style. The subject’s Victorian fashion is highlighted by the intricate texture of her delicate lace collar and the fine detail of her hairnet, showcasing the refined aesthetic favored by London society during this transformative decade.

Produced by the renowned Southwell Bros of London, this portrait serves as a quintessential example of mid-Victorian studio photography. Collectors of 1860s ephemera will appreciate the crisp composition and the historical character embodied by this woman in her lace hairnet.