Antique CDV 1870 Valentine Blanchard Seated Woman Silk Dress London UK

Antique CDV 1870 Valentine Blanchard Seated Woman Silk Dress London UK

This authentic antique CDV captures a poised woman dressed in a fine silk dress, captured by the lens of renowned photographer Valentine Blanchard in London. The portrait highlights the meticulous tailoring of the 1870s, showcasing the elegant seated posture and intricate fabric textures characteristic of high-society Victorian portraiture.

Collectors of 19th-century photography will appreciate this rare Blanchard studio specimen. It serves as a quintessential study of London fashion during the 1870 era, preserving the grace of a seated woman in her period silk dress.