Antique CDV J Erwin Bearded Man Sitting Book Ballymena Northern Ireland

Antique CDV J Erwin Bearded Man Sitting Book Ballymena Northern Ireland

This antique CDV captures a distinguished bearded man sitting for a formal portrait. The subject is posed with a book, reflecting the scholarly or professional aspirations common in late 19th-century studio photography.

The image bears the mark of Erwin, a photographer based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. This piece offers a rare glimpse into the local history and social fashion of the region, making it a prized find for collectors of Irish genealogy or Victorian-era portraiture.

A remarkable historical record of a bearded man from Ballymena.