Antique 1865 Carte de Visite CDV Albumen Portrait Photo Black & White

Description

View Antique 1865 Carte de Visite CDV Albumen Portrait Photo Black & White with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The image is softly vignetted with a delicate double border framing the card, exemplifying the period's photographic presentation. This original antique Carte de Visite (CDV) features a classic black and white albumen print photograph dating around 1865. Measuring approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, this unframed portrait captures a distinguished gentleman with a full beard and formal attire, typical of mid-19th century American photographic style. The image is softly vignetted with a delicate double border framing the card, exemplifying the period's photographic presentation. Produced in the United States during the 1851-1900 era, this CDV showcases the albumen print technique, a popular 19th-century photographic process that yielded rich tonal detail and visual depth. The verso bears the handwritten inscription "Ella Owen," possibly identifying the subject or owner, adding a layer of historical intrigue and collectible value. This piece is ideal for collectors of vintage photography, historical ephemera, or those interested in Civil War-era portraiture and photographic methods. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Man with Beard

Theme

Historical, 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

Paper

Style

Portrait

Type

Carte de Visite (CDV)

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Piece

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Vertical

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

Yes

California Prop 65 Warning

No

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Photograph