Antique 1865 CDV Portrait Girl by W.H. Sherman Milwaukee Albumen Print

Description

View Antique 1865 CDV Portrait Girl by W.H. Sherman Milwaukee Albumen Print with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This original 1865 Carte de Visite (CDV) features a delicate black and white albumen print portrait of a young girl, showcasing exquisite period attire and hairstyle typical of mid-19th century America. The photograph centers the subject with a soft vignette effect, emphasizing the girl's serene expression and detailed bodice, reflecting the artistry of vintage portraiture. Measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, this unframed CDV is a classic example of photographic techniques and social customs of the era. Captured by W.H. Sherman, a photographic artist operating at 231 Main Street, Milwaukee, this piece represents authentic regional photography from the United States during the 1851-1900 time period. Sherman's work is notable for its clarity and composition on albumen paper, a popular printing method that enhanced tonal depth and image permanence. Collectors of antique photography and Civil War era memorabilia will appreciate this historically significant, well-preserved CDV as a window into American photographic history and 19th-century portraiture traditions. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Young Girl Portrait

Theme

Antique Photography

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

Paper

Style

Victorian

Photographer

W. H. Sherman

Type

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Piece

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Finish

Albumen Print

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

1851-1900

Autograph Authentication Number

Not Provided

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Piece