Civil War Era CDV Photograph Couple Portrait Man Woman Sweetheart Photo

Description

View Civil War Era CDV Photograph Couple Portrait Man Woman Sweetheart Photo with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is an original Civil War Era Carte de Visite (CDV) photograph featuring a portrait of a man seated and a woman standing. The woman is depicted with her hand on the man's shoulder, suggesting they are a couple or "sweethearts," as noted on the reverse. The image is mounted on a card with an ornate gold gilt border, a common aesthetic for Victorian-era photography. The back of the photograph bears a handwritten notation in period script: "Alida Phoebe Moshier Urich AND A SWEETHEART." This antique photograph offers a glimpse into personal relationships and fashion of the mid-19th century, making it a valuable piece for collectors of vernacular photography, historical images, or those interested in genealogy. This listing includes one mounted CDV photograph. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Subject

People

Format

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Size

2 1/2 x 4 inches

Image Color

Black White

Time Period Manufactured

1860-1869

Type

Photograph

Features

One of a Kind (OOAK)

Style

Portrait

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Finish

Matte

Vintage

Yes

Country of Origin

United States