Antique CDV 1870s R Hatt Girl Polka Dot Dress Pantaloons New Cross London

Antique CDV 1870s R Hatt Girl Polka Dot Dress Pantaloons New Cross London

This antique CDV captures a young girl posed in an elaborate 1870s studio setting. She wears a charming dress featuring a distinct polka dot pattern, paired with visible pantaloons that reflect the era's Victorian sensibilities.

The photograph bears the studio mark of R Hatt from New Cross, London, documenting a snapshot of metropolitan childhood fashion. The crisp composition highlights the intricate textile details, making this a quintessential piece for collectors of 19th-century portraiture.

A rare look at a girl in her polka dot dress from the R Hatt studio.