Antique CDV Frank Ludwig Baby White Gown Pendant Chicopee MA

Antique CDV Frank Ludwig Baby White Gown Pendant Chicopee MA

This antique CDV features a portrait of a baby named Frank Ludwig, captured in a formal studio setting. The infant is elegantly dressed in a voluminous white gown, reflecting the elaborate textile trends common in nineteenth-century portraiture.

The backmark identifies the photographer located in Chicopee, MA, grounding this piece in local New England history. Collectors of historical ephemera will appreciate this charming pendant-style presentation, which highlights the Victorian fascination with documenting childhood milestones during the carte de visite era.

A rare glimpse into the early life of Frank Ludwig preserved in a classic Chicopee, MA studio portrait.