Antique CDV S Laroche Emma Badland Birmingham Woman Silk Dress Fringe Trim Book

Antique CDV S Laroche Emma Badland Birmingham Woman Silk Dress Fringe Trim Book

This antique CDV captures a portrait of Emma Badland, a woman captured by the lens of Birmingham photographer S. Laroche. She is posed with a small book in her hands, reflecting the Victorian penchant for intellectual display.

The subject wears a sophisticated silk dress adorned with intricate fringe trim, showcasing the refined fashion of the era. This piece is a remarkable find for historians of regional photography and 19th-century portraiture. It offers a rare glimpse into the life of Emma Badland in Birmingham.