Antique CDV J Bell Young Man High Collar Suit Barry Dock & Frome UK

Antique CDV J Bell Young Man High Collar Suit Barry Dock & Frome UK

This antique CDV features a poised young man captured in a crisp, formal portrait. He is dressed in a sharply tailored suit defined by a prominent high collar, a style characteristic of the period’s refined masculine fashion. The studio mark indicates the work of J Bell, with locations in Barry Dock and Frome, documenting a specific slice of Victorian-era British history.

Collectors of regional photography will appreciate this unique link between the industrial atmosphere of Barry Dock and the Somerset heritage of Frome. This portrait serves as a pristine window into the sartorial standards of a young man during the late nineteenth century. A rare photographic memento from J Bell, showcasing the distinct style of a young man in his high collar suit.