A charming pair of original Victorian photographic portraits from two historic English studios.This collection contains two antique carte de visite (CDV) photographs, believed to date from the late 19th century.Photograph 1 – Victorian Gentleman, CroydonA handsome Victorian gentleman wearing a formal jacket and holding a walking stick, with his bowler hat resting beside him.Photographed by W. H. Mason, 89 George Street, Croydon, Surrey.The reverse features an elaborate Victorian studio design incorporating the British Royal Coat of Arms and decorative typography.Photograph 2 – Victorian Mother and Baby, SouthamptonA beautiful Victorian family portrait showing a seated woman holding a young child.Photographed by J. Line, 16 Bernard Street, Southampton.The reverse features an attractive floral Art Nouveau-style photographic studio design, advertising the photographer’s studio.Historical InterestThese photographs offer a fascinating glimpse into everyday life, fashion and family portraiture in Victorian Britain.During the 19th century, carte de visite photographs became a popular way for families to preserve portraits of loved ones. Today, surviving examples are collected for their historical subjects, regional photographers and decorative studio mounts.ConditionBoth cards show age-related wear, including some fading, foxing, surface marks and discolouration, consistent with their age.Please examine all photographs carefully. Both original cards are included, with their decorative backs.An attractive pair for collectors of Victorian photography, British social history, family history and antique photographic memorabilia.Sold together as a lot of two.
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