cabinet photograph

Summary

3/4 length studio portrait of woman, vignette effect photo plain background. Wearing ribbon bow detail headpiece/hat with under chin fastening with ornate beading detail around front of hat and decorated button on underchin strap. Dark coloured silk material dress with contrast velvet bodice front insert and diagonally cut cuffs. Ruffled lace trim at neck and sleeves. Chain of pocket watch is visible in centre . Many buttons down bodice centre, stiff high collar with ornate fastener at centre. Draped front section of dress with pleated sides. Link chain is worn around wrist wrapped numerous times. Adjacent are a pair of gloves.