Antique CDV 1880s Seated Woman Victorian Dress Lace Collar Book Chair

Antique CDV 1880s Seated Woman Victorian Dress Lace Collar Book Chair

This antique CDV captures a poised woman from the 1880s, captured in a formal studio portrait. She is elegantly seated in a high-backed Victorian chair, her posture refined and composed. Her ensemble features a detailed dress with a prominent lace collar, reflecting the modest yet intricate fashion trends of the late nineteenth century.

She holds a book in her lap, suggesting a narrative of literacy and leisure. This piece is a quintessential find for those documenting Victorian social history or early photographic portraiture. It remains a striking study of 1880s style and the dignified presence of a seated woman.