Antique 1865 CDV Boy Portrait by W.H. Sherman Milwaukee Albumen Print

Description

View Antique 1865 CDV Boy Portrait by W.H. Sherman Milwaukee Albumen Print with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This original antique Carte de Visite (CDV) features a black and white portrait of a young boy, captured around 1865 by W.H. Sherman, a photographic artist based in Milwaukee. The image is an albumen print, a popular 19th-century photographic technique known for its fine detail and rich tonal range. Measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, this unframed vintage photograph represents authentic portraiture from the mid-19th century American Midwest. The back of the card is stamped with the photographer's name and studio address: W.H. Sherman, 16 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee. This provenance enhances its collectible appeal, especially for enthusiasts of early American photography and historical portraiture. The delicate, faded image combined with the period-specific typography and card stock offers a genuine glimpse into 19th-century photographic art and social culture. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Young Boy

Theme

19th Century 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

Card Stock

Style

Antique Portrait

Photographer

W.H. Sherman

Type

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Each

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Finish

Albumen Print

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

1851-1900

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Photograph