Antique 1865 Carte de Visite CDV Albumen Print Couple Portrait

Description

View Antique 1865 Carte de Visite CDV Albumen Print Couple Portrait with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The man's attire includes a suit with a vest and watch chain, while the woman wears a full-length dress with a belted waist and high collar, indicative of 1860s fashion. This original mid-19th century Carte de Visite (CDV) features a formal portrait of a seated man and standing woman, likely a couple, captured circa 1865. The black and white albumen print is mounted on a 2.5 x 4 inch card typical of the period, showcasing the fashion and photographic style of the post-Civil War era in the United States. The man's attire includes a suit with a vest and watch chain, while the woman wears a full-length dress with a belted waist and high collar, indicative of 1860s fashion. The photograph is framed by a simple double-line border, with a patterned curtain backdrop and a tiled floor that adds to the classic studio setting. The reverse side is plain, with no inscriptions or photographer's marks visible, suggesting it may have been a personal or family keepsake. This CDV is a collectible example of early American photographic art and social history, appealing to collectors interested in antique photography, Victorian-era portraits, and 19th-century cultural artifacts. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Couple Portrait

Theme

Victorian Era, 19th Century

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

Formal Studio Portrait

Type

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Single

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

Yes

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Photograph