cabinet photograph

Summary

3/4 length standing studio portrait of woman with plain backdrop resting hand on the back of a seat. Wearing brimmed hat with viel to the side. Costume is dark with pleated applique panel at ventre of v-shaped bodice that is in contrasting material of figured floral silk. Also features at cuffs, along with scalloped ruched lace edging. Large white lace scalloped collar. Watch chain protruding from beneath centre panelling. Skirt has draped bustle in figured silk with horizontal layers of pleated vertical ruffles.