Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 31
19th Century CDV Portrait of Twin Children, Forshew (Hudson, New York)
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$60
Sold Price includes BP
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19th Century CDV Portrait of Twin Children. Hudson, New York: Forshew. Albumen carte de visite photograph depicting two young children, likely twins, standing side by side in matching light-colored dresses, posed before a simple studio backdrop. Mount with printed photographer’s imprint on verso, “F. Forshew, Photographer, Hudson, N.Y.,” along with printed advertisement text at lower margin.
A charming and well-composed double child portrait from a documented New York studio.
Approximately 4 x 2 1/2".
Condition
Image displays soft tonal range with typical albumen warmth. Light overall toning, minor surface wear, and faint edge wear to mount.
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