Antique c1865 Carte de Visite Elderly Gentleman Albumen Print CDV

Description

View Antique c1865 Carte de Visite Elderly Gentleman Albumen Print CDV with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This original antique Carte de Visite (CDV) features a black and white albumen print portrait of an elderly gentleman, dating circa 1865. The photograph captures the subject with a solemn expression, dressed in a formal suit with a bow tie, typical of mid-19th century attire. The CDV measures approximately 2.5 x 4 inches, a common size for this popular Victorian photographic format. The card mount bears the imprint of H. W. Oliver, a photographer based at 77 James Street, Rome, New York, providing important provenance and geographical context. Albumen prints were widely used during the period from 1851 to 1900, known for their fine detail and warm tonal range. This piece is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of vintage photography, American history, and 19th-century portraiture. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Country of Origin

United States

Subject

Elderly Gentleman

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

Albumen Print

Style

Victorian Portrait

Photographer

H. W. Oliver

Type

Carte de Visite

Number of Photographs

1

Unit of Sale

Each

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Vertical

Framing

Unframed

Signed

No

Vintage

Yes

California Prop 65 Warning

No

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Single