cabinet photograph

Summary

A studio portrait of a woman alongside an indoor setting. She is wearing a black and white silk dress that has lots of decorative detail. The shoulders of the bodice and the skirt have fringing trims, bands of black vlevet, and pleats. The dress also has trumpet sleeves with white sheer undersleeves. She is also wearing a thick band necklace with a large pendant, and a large brooch at the centre of the square neckline. She is also wearing a black silk bonnet with white lace and long ribbons, and is holding a book.