cabinet photograph

Summary

A studio portrait of a woman wearing a dress set aginst an indoor setting. The dress is of dark silk in a Princess Line cut and the cuffs and skirt have pleat and tassle trimmings, and the skirt is gathered into a bustle at the back with a slight train. She is also has a small black and white velvet bag on her lap, and is wearing a white lace bonnet. She is sitting at a desk holding a letter.