Antique Cabinet Card Webster Thorsen Mustache Man Bow Tie Des Des Moines IA

Antique Cabinet Card Webster Thorsen Mustache Man Bow Tie Des Des Moines IA

This antique cabinet card features a distinguished man posing for a formal portrait in Des Moines, IA. The subject sports an impeccably groomed mustache and a sharp bow tie, reflecting the sophisticated sartorial standards of the late Victorian era.

The work of Webster Thorsen captures the crisp detail and moody lighting characteristic of professional studio photography from this period. This piece serves as a remarkable primary source for collectors of Iowa history or those documenting the evolution of men’s fashion. It is a striking portrait of a gentleman from Des Moines.