CDV of an 1860s sheer dress

This CDV is of a young women in a sheer dress with some lovely details including her hair, bracelets and watch & chain. A handwritten note on the back reads "Mrs Ma... (Mackline?) was Miss Smith my god mother".  The photographer is Prestwich of Castle Street, Reading.  I haven't been able to find out much about the photographer other than he was in business in 1863 which ties in well with my dating of the CDV of around 1863-65.

Two named CDVs

Here are two CDVs from my collection where I am lucky enough to have the subjects names.  First is a photograph of Dora Jowitt with her mother with a date that I believe to be 1868.  The photographer is T . Coleman of Brunswick Place London which fits in with the dating of mid-late 1860s.

The second CDV is of Miss Diana Coke.  Normally I wouldn't buy a CDV in such poor and faded condition but she is such a cutie I couldn't resist her.  There is no photographer markings to help date her but judging from what we can see of her dress and hair I'd say mid 1860s. I love the large tasselled bows on her sleeves and her cute little basket :)

1860s CDV of family group

Today we have another CDV for your viewing delight from my personal collection. The photographer is Sam Glen Payne of New Road, Aylesbury which dates the image around 1864-1865. It's rare to have such a large family group photo on a CDV and what I particularly love about it is the little boy has a fringe (or bangs as my american friends would say).

Mid 1860s CDV

I'm back! :D Blimey, I can't believe it's been three years since I last updated this blog.  Apologies for those waiting for the apron pattern update - I managed to loose the pattern piece and 90% of the tutorial has been sitting on here waiting to be posted for a couple of years.  If I find the pattern piece and/or the remaining tutorial photos I'll post an update.  In the meantime here is one of the CDVs from my personal collection - a lovely lady c.1863-65.  The CDV unfortunately has no photographers mark on the back. I love the ruched trim on her bodice and the use of the delicate lace to accentuate it.