Antique Cabinet Card 1880s J. H. Smith Woman Brooch Button Dress Newark

Antique Cabinet Card 1880s J. H. Smith Woman Brooch Button Dress Newark

This antique cabinet card captures a formal studio portrait of a woman from the 1880s. She is posed with Victorian elegance, her high-collared dress adorned with a prominent brooch and a detailed row of buttons that exemplify the precise tailoring of the late nineteenth century.

The image bears the mark of J. H. Smith, a photographer based in Newark, whose studio work preserves the aesthetic standards of the era. This piece is a must-have for collectors focusing on Newark history or the evolution of 1880s fashion.

A rare glimpse into the life of a Newark woman as documented by J. H. Smith.