Antique CDV S. B. Taylor Baby in White Dress Hidden Mother Aurora Illinois

Antique CDV S. B. Taylor Baby in White Dress Hidden Mother Aurora Illinois

This antique CDV captures a poignant portrait of a baby dressed in a pristine white dress, posed within the studio of S. B. Taylor in Aurora, Illinois. The composition features a classic hidden mother, where the parent is obscured behind the child to keep the infant still during the long exposure times common to the Victorian era.

Collectors of 19th-century photography will appreciate this rare glimpse into the social customs of Illinois history. It serves as a fascinating example of the lengths photographers went to for a clear portrait of a baby. This S. B. Taylor CDV remains a captivating piece of Americana.