Today we have an 1870s vintage CdV of an older woman. She has an interesting hair style that I haven’t seen before in old photos. The hair is short in front, parted in the center, but allowed to hang to the sides rather than being drawn toward the back. It is possible this lady had …
This is a Civil War era CdV from a group I bought online. There is no photographer information and no identification of who the child is. She’s a pretty girl though – center parted hair tells us that. Look at those shoes, buttoned up to the ankle. The soft soles of the shoes are fairly …
This is another anonymous CdV from the 1860s. Not only do the characteristics of the presentation card tell us that, but also the girl’s hair (center part) and dress. This is a fairly standard gathered front dress with a busy pattern that won’t show wear or dirt. She is not wearing gloves, but her hat …
This is a Civil War era CdV of a rather dashing gent. The curly hair, the General Custer style facial hair, the tie, vest and coat combination, all display that this fellow cut a rather romantic image. I don’t know where he is from as there is no photographer’s information, but I can imagine the …
This is a CdV from the 1870s or so. This lady has some really interesting hair going on, doesn’t she? I’m not very good with hairstyles, though if I really look I can find some information about them. Let me just say that you will never find me at a Victorian event with this particular …
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