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Original antique carte de visite (CDV) featuring a woman with striking, intense eyes that give this piece a haunting, almost unsettling presence. Her direct gaze and stark expression make this a standout for oddity and unusual portrait collectors. Beautiful ornate printed oval frame adds to the eerie, formal Victorian aesthetic. Backmark: B.W. Matteson’s Oriental Gallery, Mechanicsburg, Penn’a. Approx size: 2.5” x 3.75” What is a CDV? A carte de visite is a small albumen photograph mounted on cardstock, popular roughly 1860s–1880s, often traded, collected, and displayed in albums. Condition: Light age toning, minor spots and wear, typical for age. Reverse has studio imprint and light marks. Displays strong. Comes protected in a clear PJU sleeve.