Antique 1865 Black & White Albumen Carte de Visite Portrait Photo

Description

View Antique 1865 Black & White Albumen Carte de Visite Portrait Photo with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This original antique carte de visite (CDV) photograph dates circa 1865, capturing a classic 19th-century portrait of a bearded gentleman in formal attire. The black and white image is an albumen print, a popular photographic technique of the era, on a 2.5 x 4 inch mount featuring an elegant oval border with gold trim. The photograph is unframed and retains its authentic vintage charm with natural age-related toning and minor foxing, common in photographs of this period. Such cartes de visite were widely collected during the mid to late 1800s and offer a fascinating glimpse into historical portrait photography. This piece is a fine example of American photographic art from the post-Civil War era, produced in the United States during the height of the carte de visite craze. Its compact size and classic presentation make it ideal for collectors of antique photographs, Civil War era memorabilia, or vintage portraiture. The subtle details in the gentleman's attire and hairstyle provide an authentic snapshot of 19th-century fashion and photographic style. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Bearded Man Portrait

Theme

Antique Photography

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

19th Century Portrait

Type

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Single

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

1851-1900

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Photograph