cabinet photograph

Summary

3/4 portrait of two women, one seated one standing. Set against background of stone wall. Standing subject is wearing dark dress with central velvet panel, collar, and cuffs. Velvet on bodice is edged with buttons. Skirt is pleated and has a bustle at the back. Sitting subject is wearing a dark pinstripe dress with two lines of buttons down the centre, and a collar with protruding white lace ruffles.