Up for sale is an original 19th-century Carte-de-Visite (CDV) portrait featuring a formally dressed gentleman.
Item Details:
Subject: A handsome man featuring a period-accurate mustache, goatee, and bowtie.
Inscriptions: Handwritten in ink on the front lower corners: "David Clark Snr". Great potential for genealogical research!
Reverse Side: The back of the card mount is completely blank (no photographer backstamp).
Estimated Date: Circa 1870–1875 based on the rounded card corners, single-line border rule, and fashion style.
Dimensions: Standard CDV size (approx. 2.5" x 4").
Condition Report: Good antique condition with expected age wear. Light surface scuffs, minor edge wear, and faint foxing/soil marks consistent with age. Card remains sturdy.
Please review the high-resolution scans provided for exact cosmetic condition details.