Exceptional CDV of a man dressed in heavy arctic winter attire, standing confidently on a pair of primitive wooden skis with a single pole in hand. He wears a thick fur coat with intricate trim, high fur-lined boots, and a towering fur hat, giving him the striking appearance of a 19th-century polar explorer or ethnographic subject. A harness or racing-style satchel is slung over his shoulder.

This studio portrait captures not only the texture and layering of the outfit but also a clear sense of cultural or expeditionary purpose. The rustic skis and utilitarian clothing suggest this may depict a Alaskan or Russian figure, possibly tied to exploration, reindeer herding, or ethnographic exhibition.

Highly unusual and visually gripping, this CDV stands out as a rare example of arctic subject matter in 19th-century photography.