Antique CDV W. Michell Three Victorian Women Bonnets St Austell UK

Antique CDV W. Michell Three Victorian Women Bonnets St Austell UK

This antique CDV captures a formal portrait of three Victorian women captured in the studio of W. Michell. The subjects are posed with grace, each wearing elaborate period bonnets that reflect the refined fashion typical of the mid-to-late nineteenth century in St Austell, UK.

The crisp clarity of the photograph highlights the intricate textures of their attire and the stark, elegant composition favored by Michell. Collectors of Cornish social history or Victorian portraiture will appreciate the local provenance of this piece. It serves as a striking window into the daily lives and styles of women in St Austell.

A rare glimpse into the sartorial elegance of three Victorian women.