cabinet photograph

Summary

Full length studio portrait of two men and two women set against a painted backdrop of column and drape. Fur throw on floor. Woman at the far left is wearing a light coloured dress with thick lace panel over upper chest and collar, leg of mutton sleeves, tightly boned bodice, and plain skirt. Both men are wearing similar outfits of black frock coat with breast pocket, white pocket square, white corsage, black waistcoat, dark trousers, and black leather shoes. Man sitting is wearing white shirt with black tie, while standing man is wearing white shirt with winged collar and white necktie. Woman at right is wearing black dress with velvet bodice central panel, large silk leg of mutton sleeves, and plain silk skirt. Corsage over left upper chest. Also holding book in lap.