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Summary

Full length studio potrait of young woman. Her hair is centrally parted and worn over ears, a single ringlet on either side of her head extends over her shoulders. She is wearing a zouave jacket with full sleeves from shoulder to elbow, with trimmings at front edges. Her tightly fitting bodice which buttons down the centre front has two inverted triangles extending over waistline. She is wearing small white collar and white cuffs. A long chain extends from near the top of her bodice to the top of her skirt, possibly a watch chain. Her skirt is full and has large trimming near hem in bold geometric pattern. She is resting her right hand an book or album. Painted studio backdrop of drape, trees and balustrade table with vase in foreground. Inscription on reverse "Miss Woods - 1st / governess to / Mary Jennery (?)" Domestic servant