Antique CDV 1870s J Lowe Boy in Knickerbocker Suit Loughborough UK

Antique CDV 1870s J Lowe Boy in Knickerbocker Suit Loughborough UK

This antique CDV captures a young boy posed in a tailored knickerbocker suit, a classic example of juvenile fashion during the 1870s. The portrait was professionally taken by J Lowe, a photographer based in Loughborough, UK, whose studio mark is clearly displayed on the mount.

The image offers a glimpse into Victorian childhood, highlighting the structured aesthetic of the decade. Collectors of British social history will value this specific Loughborough provenance and the clear depiction of period-accurate attire.

A rare photographic record of a boy in a knickerbocker suit by J Lowe.