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Antique CDV Wykes Infant Baby Long White Christening Gown Grand Rapids
$9.99 USD
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Antique CDV Wykes Infant Baby Long White Christening Gown Grand Rapids
This antique CDV captures a poignant portrait of an infant baby dressed in an elaborate long white christening gown. The delicate lace and fine fabric textures are characteristic of the formal portraiture popular in Grand Rapids during the late 19th century.
The Wykes studio hallmark provides a distinct provenance for this cabinet-style image. Collectors of regional Michigan history or Victorian-era textile studies will value this rare glimpse into the meticulous wardrobe traditions of a Grand Rapids family.
A precious record of a Wykes era infant in a long white christening gown.
This antique CDV captures a poignant portrait of an infant baby dressed in an elaborate long white christening gown. The delicate lace and fine fabric textures are characteristic of the formal portraiture popular in Grand Rapids during the late 19th century.
The Wykes studio hallmark provides a distinct provenance for this cabinet-style image. Collectors of regional Michigan history or Victorian-era textile studies will value this rare glimpse into the meticulous wardrobe traditions of a Grand Rapids family.
A precious record of a Wykes era infant in a long white christening gown.
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