Antique CDV Locke Gallery Ed Stratton Beard Athol Depot Mass

Antique CDV Locke Gallery Ed Stratton Beard Athol Depot Mass

This antique CDV features Ed Stratton, a man distinguished by his prominent beard, captured in a formal portrait. The photograph originates from the Locke Gallery, which operated near the bustling Athol Depot in Massachusetts during the mid-to-late 19th century.

The composition highlights the sharp focus on the sitter's facial hair and Victorian attire, hallmarks of studio portraiture from this era. Collectors of regional Massachusetts history or 1870s photography will appreciate this rare glimpse into the local life surrounding the Athol Depot.

A quintessential piece of New England history, this Locke Gallery CDV preserves the stoic likeness of Ed Stratton.