cabinet photograph

Summary

3/4 seated woman. Undeterminable whether is taken in studio. Light coloured cotton day dress with fitted bodice. Lace edging detail on cuffs and vertically at the centre front in contrasting dark shade. Stiff collar in same colour, also belt with ornate front centre buckle clasp fastening. Skirt has pleats. Subject is holding book which is open and she is looking at.