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Antique Victorian CDV Portrait – Deazley Photographer, 67 Queen Street, Brisbane, Australia (c. 1875-1890)Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible antique Victorian Carte de Visite (CDV) photograph featuring a formal infant portrait. This original 19th-century studio card was produced by the historical Australian studio \"Deazley Portrait and Landscape Photographer,\" located at 67 Queen Street, Brisbane.The studio was founded by English emigrant John Deazley (who arrived in Australia in 1873) Picture Ipswich, making this an excellent piece of early Queensland photographic history.Key Details:Front View:
A charming oval-framed vignette portrait of a chubby infant in a heavily detailed lace and eyelet period dress.Backmark Graphic:
Features an ornate, highly stylized lithograph backmark with decorative flourishes displaying the studio name and central business district location.Handwritten Inscription:
The top back of the card features a beautiful, authentic period fountain pen ink inscription reading \"for Harry.\"Era:
Late Victorian period (Circa late 1870s to late 1880s).Condition Notes:Card Condition:
Good antique condition for its age. Card edges show minor wear and expected age-related toning/foxing, which adds to its authentic vintage character.Image Quality:
The sepia photograph retains clear detail, particularly on the infant\'s facial features and dress work.Please review the high-resolution listing photos closely to verify the exact condition of the front and back graphics.
