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Estate find.
lot of ten (10) authentic, original 19th-century Carte de Visite (CDV) paper card photographs spanning the Civil War and early Reconstruction eras.
This instant collection features an incredible study of mid-Victorian portraiture, social history, and regional styling. It offers an excellent mix of menswear, youth attire, and classic women\'s home-front fashion.
Lot Highlights Include:
• Full-length portrait of a Civil War era woman showcasing a massive hoop skirt gown with prominent embroidery detailing on her wide pagoda sleeves.
• Sharp portrait of a distinguished older gentleman sporting impressive Victorian mutton chop sideburns and a heavily patterned checked wool vest and trousers.
• 1860s youth portrait of a young girl wearing wire-rimmed glasses, a dark winter capelet, and a pleated hoop skirt layout.
• A charming toddler portrait seated atop an ornate Victorian plush stool adorned with long hanging yarn tassels.
• Various sharp portraits of dapper men showcasing period hair styling, bow ties, and unique geometric patterned neckwear cravats.
