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Antique Civil War Era CDV Young Man K.R. Poole Nashville TN PhotoSharp young Southern gentleman… Nashville Tennessee… K.R. Poole Cherry & Union studio… ornate pink mount and gold backmark.Description:
Original antique carte de visite portrait of a young gentleman photographed by K.R. Poole of Nashville, Tennessee.This is an especially appealing example with crisp hairstyle, formal bow tie, oval vignette, pink mount, and elaborate gold reverse advertising from Poole’s Cherry & Union Streets gallery. Southern CDVs from Nashville remain highly collectible, particularly when the backmark is decorative and the sitter presents clearly.Photographer:
K.R. Poole… Corner Cherry & Union Streets… Nashville, Tenn.Approximate date:
Circa 1868 to 1878Why this date:
… Rounded corner CDV mount
… Pink tinted cardstock popular in the late 1860s to 1870s
… Ornate lithographic advertising reverse
… Fashion and hairstyle consistent with Reconstruction eraCollector Appeal:
… Civil War / Reconstruction era Americana
… Nashville Tennessee history
… Genealogy and family research
… Victorian fashion
… Displayable decorative studio backmarkCondition Notes:
Visible age toning, edge wear, and minor staining consistent with authentic 19th century photography… excellent display presence overall. SEO Keywords:
Antique CDV, Civil War photo, Nashville Tennessee photograph, K R Poole, Victorian young man portrait, carte de visite, Southern gentleman, 19th century photograph, genealogy photo, Reconstruction eraSuggested Listing Strategy:
Because this matches your Nashville grouping… mention that other portraits from the same historical collection are available and combined shipping is offered.Standard Disclaimer:
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description and condition. Vintage and antique items commonly show signs of age, wear, or storage. All sales final with no returns. Packed securely with care using recycled materials whenever possible. Combined shipping available… excess shipping refunded after careful packing when purchasing multiple items.
