Antique CDV Thos. Cummings Woman Dark Dress Pedestal Lancaster PA

Antique CDV Thos. Cummings Woman Dark Dress Pedestal Lancaster PA

This antique CDV features a woman captured in a formal studio portrait by the photographer Thos. Cummings of Lancaster, PA. She is posed standing beside an ornate pedestal, wearing a somber dark dress that reflects the modest fashion standards of the mid-to-late 19th century.

The composition highlights the sharp focus typical of professional work from the Lancaster region during this period. For the photography historian, this portrait offers a window into the specific aesthetic choices of Cummings, making it a distinct addition to any collection documenting Pennsylvania social history. This image perfectly preserves the dignified presence of an unknown woman from the Victorian era.