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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 549

CDV, Bearded Soldier Portrait, Bundy & Williams, New Haven

Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$50

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Carte de visite photograph featuring a small bust-length portrait of a bearded man, issued by Bundy & Williams of New Haven, Connecticut. The albumen print is mounted on a standard CDV card with printed photographer credit along the lower margin and a decorative studio imprint on the reverse. Based on the mount style and imprint, the photograph likely dates to the mid-1860s.

The sitter is shown facing forward with a full beard and slightly wavy hair, wearing a dark military jacket with visible buttons and a high collar. The image itself is unusually small and centrally placed on a largely blank mount, creating a stark visual field around the portrait. The composition emphasizes the face, with minimal background detail and no studio props present.

The reverse bears an ornate Bundy & Williams imprint with scrolling decorative elements and the address “314 & 326 Chapel St., New Haven, Ct.” Additional printed text notes that copies from the original plate could be ordered. The mount features a double-rule border framing the image area.

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