ANTIQUE ENGLISH CDV – VICTORIAN LADY IN CRINOLINE – HENRY LAMBERT, BATH – c1860s

An attractive original English carte-de-visite photograph dating from the 1860s, depicting a well-dressed Victorian lady posed beside an ornate studio table.

The sitter wears a fashionable dark day dress with a very full crinoline-supported skirt, fitted bodice and wide sleeves, her hair centrally parted and dressed smoothly over the ears in the characteristic style of the period. The elaborate studio setting includes a carved and upholstered chair, heavily decorated table, books, drapery and architectural backdrop.

The reverse carries the photographer’s attractive printed trade inscription:

Mr. Henry Lambert

Photographer

10 Fountain Buildings

Bath

A particularly pleasing early British CDV with good costume and social-history interest.

Details:

• Original Victorian carte-de-visite photograph

• Photographer: Henry Lambert

• Studio: 10 Fountain Buildings, Bath, England

• Date: circa early–mid 1860s

• Full-length studio portrait of an unidentified lady

• Classic crinoline-era costume

• Ornate period studio furniture and backdrop

• Photographer’s printed backmark to reverse

Condition:

Good antique condition for its age with general light surface wear, minor marks and age-toning consistent with a photograph of approximately 160 years old. The image remains clear and presents very well. Please refer closely to the photographs as they form an important part of the condition description.

A fine addition to a collection of early photography, Victorian fashion, Bath photographers, English social history or CDVs.

Combined postage available where possible.