Antique Cabinet Card Masterson Woman High Lace Collar Dress Port Jervis NY

Antique Cabinet Card Masterson Woman High Lace Collar Dress Port Jervis NY

This antique cabinet card features a poised woman captured by the Masterson studio in Port Jervis, NY. She is dressed in a formal gown defined by a dramatic high lace collar, a hallmark of late Victorian fashion that emphasizes her stature and the refined elegance of the era.

The crisp composition highlights the intricate needlework of her lace attire, offering a window into the specific sartorial tastes found in upstate New York during this period. It is an essential piece for collectors of regional photography or historical costume studies.

This portrait remains a timeless example of a Masterson woman in her high lace collar dress.