An original Victorian carte de visite (CDV) photograph showing a smartly dressed young gentleman posed in a studio setting, leaning against an ornate prop with a top hat beside him and holding a walking cane.

Photographed by J. Wilkinson & Co., Photo Artists, with an attractive and quite elaborate printed photographer’s backstamp. The reverse lists studios including Colne, Lancashire, along with other Lancashire locations including Blackburn, Church,  Nelson and Barnoldswick

A lovely period portrait with particularly nice Victorian studio props, clothing and a decorative photographer’s reverse, making it an interesting piece of Lancashire social and photographic history.

Condition:

Good antique condition for its age with expected age-related fading, toning, surface marks and general wear. Some spotting and marks to the photograph and card, with wear around the edges and corners. The photographer’s backstamp remains visible although somewhat faded

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