CDV of an African American Woman — From the Collection of Daniel C. Toomey

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CDV of an African American Woman — From the Collection of Daniel C. Toomey

 

A powerful original Civil War–era carte de visite featuring a seated African American woman, elegantly dressed and posed with quiet dignity. Her composed expression and formal attire reflect the transitional moment of the 1860s, when photography began to document the lives and identities of people far beyond the battlefield.

 

This image comes directly from the noted collection of historian and author Daniel C. Toomey, renowned for his scholarship on Maryland’s Civil War history and for assembling one of the region’s most respected archives of period photography and ephemera. CDVs of African American sitters—especially women—remain scarce and highly sought after due to their rarity and historical significance.

 

A meaningful addition for collectors of African American history, Civil War photography, or documented provenance pieces.

 

Comes housed in 6 x 8 riker display case with blue velvet and descriptive card.

 

Inventory Number: CDV 591