Antique 1865 CDV Albumen Portrait by W.H. Sherman Milwaukee Photographer

Description

View Antique 1865 CDV Albumen Portrait by W.H. Sherman Milwaukee Photographer with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The image presents a clear, detailed head-and-shoulders composition typical of mid-19th century portraiture, showcasing the sitter's intense gaze and full beard, emblematic of the period's fashion and photographic trends. This original 19th-century Carte de Visite (CDV) features a striking black and white albumen print portrait of a bearded gentleman, capturing the distinctive photographic style of the era circa 1865. The image presents a clear, detailed head-and-shoulders composition typical of mid-19th century portraiture, showcasing the sitter's intense gaze and full beard, emblematic of the period's fashion and photographic trends. The photograph was produced by W. H. Sherman, a noted photographic artist based at 10 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, as indicated by the stamped imprint on the reverse side. This provenance adds historical and regional significance, reflecting the early photographic industry within the United States during the post-Civil War era. The carte de visite measures approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, unframed, and printed on a traditional albumen paper mount, making it a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of antique photography, Americana, and vintage portraiture. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Bearded Gentleman Portrait

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

Photographer

W. H. Sherman

Type

Photograph

Unit of Sale

Piece

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Vertical

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

1851-1900

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Piece