Antique CDV M Boak Man Riding Horse Bowler Hat Driffield Yorkshire

Antique CDV M Boak Man Riding Horse Bowler Hat Driffield Yorkshire

This antique CDV captures a dapper man riding a horse through the streets of Driffield, Yorkshire. He is dressed in the formal attire of the era, most notably a sharp bowler hat that reflects the sartorial standards of the late Victorian period.

The portrait bears the professional imprint of Boak, a photographer known for documenting local figures in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This piece offers a rare glimpse into provincial equestrian life and rural fashion during the mid-to-late 19th century.

Collectors of regional history will value this specific Driffield scene featuring a man riding a horse in his bowler hat.