Antique 1865 US Albumen CDV Portrait Man Vintage Carte de Visite Photo

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View Antique 1865 US Albumen CDV Portrait Man Vintage Carte de Visite Photo with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This original antique carte de visite (CDV) features a black and white albumen print portrait of a man, dating circa 1865, during the American Civil War era. The image is elegantly framed in an ornate oval decorative border printed directly on the mount, characteristic of mid-19th century photographic presentation styles. Measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, this unframed CDV exemplifies the popular photographic format of the time, prized for its portability and collectibility. The photograph is a fine example of 19th-century United States albumen printing, a process that dominated photography from the 1850s to the early 1900s, lending a distinctive tonal range and subtle detail to the image. The reverse side bears a vintage 2-cent U.S. img{max-width:100%} This original antique carte de visite (CDV) features a black and white albumen print portrait of a man, dating circa 1865, during the American Civil War era. The image is elegantly framed in an ornate oval decorative border printed directly on the mount, characteristic of mid-19th century photographic presentation styles. Measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, this unframed CDV exemplifies the popular photographic format of the time, prized for its portability and collectibility. The photograph is a fine example of 19th-century United States albumen printing, a process that dominated photography from the 1850s to the early 1900s, lending a distinctive tonal range and subtle detail to the image. The reverse side bears a vintage 2-cent U.S. Internal Revenue stamp, a notable historical feature indicating the photograph's authenticity and period tax regulation on photographic products. This piece is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of American Civil War-era photography, vintage portraiture, and antique photographic ephemera. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Portrait of Man

Theme

Historical, Antique

Production Technique

Albumen Print

Format

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Image Color

Black & White

Size

2.5 x 4

Year of Production

c1865

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Time Period Manufactured

1851-1900

Material

Albumen Print

Style

Victorian

Type

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Each

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Finish

Matte

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

1851-1900

California Prop 65 Warning

No

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Photograph