Antique CDV Th Schahl French Soldier Uniform Mustache Dijon France

Antique CDV Th Schahl French Soldier Uniform Mustache Dijon France

This antique CDV captures a stoic French soldier posing for a formal portrait in the studio of Schahl. The subject is depicted in his full military uniform, his grooming defined by a meticulously styled mustache that reflects the rigid masculine standards of the era.

The photograph originates from Dijon, France, offering a glimpse into 19th-century provincial military life. Collectors of photographic history will appreciate the crisp composition and the specific regional attribution to the Dijon studio. This CDV is a remarkable study of a French soldier from the Schahl archives.