Antique 1865 Boston CDV Albumen Print Woman Portrait by J.J. Hawes For Sale

This original antique Carte de Visite (CDV) features a delicate black and white albumen print portrait of a woman from circa 1865. The image captures the mid-19th century photographic style with soft focus and subtle tonal range, displaying the sitter\'s formal hairstyle typical of the era. The small 2.5 x 4 inch size is a classic dimension for CDVs, which were widely popular during the 1850-1900 period as collectible and shareable keepsakes.On the back, the photograph is stamped with the photographer\'s mark: \"Photographic Artist J.J. Hawes, Boston, 19 Tremont Row,\" situating this piece within Boston\'s rich photographic history. The carte also shows a partially removed U.S. revenue stamp, a common tax mark on photography during the Civil War period, adding to its historical significance. Collectors will appreciate this CDV for its authentic period characteristics, including the albumen print technique and the provenance tied to a known Boston studio.
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