Antique CDV S. E. Abbott Bearded Man Bust Portrait Herkimer NY NY

Antique CDV S. E. Abbott Bearded Man Bust Portrait Herkimer NY NY

This antique CDV features a formal bust portrait of a distinguished bearded man. Captured in Herkimer, NY, the image highlights the sharp facial features and meticulously groomed whiskers that defined the mid-to-late 19th-century aesthetic.

The photographer, S. E. Abbott, utilized the classic carte de visite format to document local residents of Herkimer with striking clarity. Collectors of 1860s photography will appreciate this authentic portrait, which serves as a compelling window into the personal style and social history of New York.

This piece remains a quintessential example of a bearded man portrait from the Abbott studio.