cabinet photograph

Summary

1/2 length studio portrait of young woman sitting on stone wall. Painted outdoor background. Subject is wearing dark checked silk dress. Vertical pleats with lace trim down centre of bodice. Two horizontal band fastenings at waist. Sleeve cuffs trimmed in ruffled lace, and assortment of flowers attached at collar. Skirt is pleated and gathered towards a bustle at the back. Also wearing metal cuff at wrist, and holding closed book.