cabinet photograph

Summary

A painted portrait of a sitting woman set against a vignette setting, and she is holding a book and reading glasses. She is wearing a black silk dress with dark blue beading detail on the seams of the bodice and at the sleeve cuffs. The dress has a white lace collar and brooch at the neck, and a yellow flower with green leaves at the waist. She is also wearing a gold necklace and black lace indoor cap with blue details.