Antique Cabinet Card 1890s Knight Baby Long Gown Lace Trim New Britain

Antique Cabinet Card 1890s Knight Baby Long Gown Lace Trim New Britain

This authentic antique cabinet card captures a delicate portrait of a baby dressed in a sprawling long gown adorned with intricate lace trim. Captured in the 1890s, the image reflects the quintessential Victorian-era aesthetic for infant photography. The child is posed with the soft, formal elegance characteristic of high-quality portraiture from the period.

The photographer’s imprint identifies this as a Knight studio production from New Britain. For collectors of 19th-century social history, this piece offers a refined look at period textile work and early studio lighting. It is a charming, well-preserved glimpse into the life of a New Britain infant during the 1890s.