Antique CDV Henry Delgay Woman Lace Collar Puffed Sleeves Toulouse
Carte de Visite

Antique CDV Henry Delgay Woman Lace Collar Puffed Sleeves Toulouse

$9.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Carte de Visite · c. 1854–1920s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
398341406913
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Antique CDV Henry Delgay Woman Lace Collar Puffed Sleeves Toulouse

This antique CDV captures a poised woman captured in the studio of Henry Delgay in Toulouse. She is dressed in the height of provincial fashion, showcasing a delicate lace collar that highlights the intricate craftsmanship of the era. Her ensemble is defined by dramatic puffed sleeves, a stylistic choice that anchors this portrait firmly within the late 19th-century aesthetic.

Collectors of French photography will prize this piece for its clear provenance and focus on regional portraiture. It serves as a beautiful study of period tailoring and the professional photographic standards maintained by Delgay. This portrait remains a quintessential example of a Toulouse woman captured in the classic CDV format.
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