1865 Antique CDV Albumen Portrait Woman by W.H. Sherman Milwaukee Photo

Description

View 1865 Antique CDV Albumen Portrait Woman by W.H. Sherman Milwaukee Photo with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This original antique Carte de Visite (CDV) features a finely detailed albumen print portrait of a seated woman dressed in mid-19th century attire, circa 1865. The photograph captures the intricate textures of her voluminous dress and bonnet, typical of the Civil War era fashion, providing a captivating glimpse into the period's style and photographic art. The subject is posed elegantly on an ornate chair with a patterned drape visible in the background, exemplifying classic studio portraiture of the time. The verso of the card bears the stamped imprint of W. H. Sherman, a noted photographic artist based at 16 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee. Sherman was an active photographer in the United States during the mid to late 1800s, specializing in albumen prints on thin photographic paper mounted on card stock, characteristic of the Carte de Visite format. Measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, this unframed CDV is a collectible piece for enthusiasts of vintage photography, American history, and antique portraiture, representing authentic 19th century photographic craftsmanship. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Seated Woman

Theme

19th Century, Civil War Era

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

Card Stock

Style

Portrait

Photographer

W. H. Sherman

Type

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Each

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Vertical

Finish

Albumen Print

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

Yes

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Photograph