Antique 1865 Carte de Visite CDV Young Man with Chair Albumen Print

Description

View Antique 1865 Carte de Visite CDV Young Man with Chair Albumen Print with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The subject is dressed in period attire including a buttoned jacket and bow tie, presenting a classic Victorian-era style. This original 1865 Carte de Visite (CDV) features a full-length portrait of a young man standing beside a wooden chair. The black and white albumen print is typical of mid-19th century American photography, measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches. The subject is dressed in period attire including a buttoned jacket and bow tie, presenting a classic Victorian-era style. The photograph is mounted on card stock with a distinctive double-lined border framing the image. On the reverse, a rare 2-cent U.S. playing card revenue stamp is affixed, a common feature on cartes de visite during the Civil War era for tax purposes. Faint handwritten inscriptions are visible but not fully legible, adding to the piece's historical intrigue. This CDV is an authentic antique photographic collectible from the United States, produced using the albumen printing technique between 1851 and 1900. It is an excellent addition for collectors of vintage photography, Civil War era memorabilia, or antique portraiture. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Young Man

Theme

Victorian Era 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

Card Stock

Type

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Each

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Finish

Matte

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

Yes

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Photograph