Antique CDV J. W. Mclellan Man Heavy Mustache Valparaiso in Suit Bow
Carte de Visite

Antique CDV J. W. Mclellan Man Heavy Mustache Valparaiso in Suit Bow

$14.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Format
Carte de Visite · c. 1854–1920s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
920043882365
Description

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Antique CDV J. W. Mclellan Man Heavy Mustache Valparaiso in Suit Bow

This antique CDV features a distinguished man captured in a crisp studio portrait. He is dressed in a formal suit and a sharp bow tie, projecting the refined aesthetic of the late 19th century. His most striking feature is a remarkably heavy mustache, which dominates his expression and draws the viewer's eye to his intense, stoic gaze.

The photograph bears the mark of J. W. Mclellan of Valparaiso, a noteworthy studio of the era. Collectors of Victorian portraiture will appreciate this clear study of masculine fashion and grooming. It is a quintessential example of professional photography that brings the history of Valparaiso to life through the portrait of this gentleman in his suit and bow.
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