cabinet photograph

Francis Guy

Summary

Studio portrait 3/4 length with vague mottled backdrop and subject's arm resting on draped fur material. Clasping paper in hand. Cylindrical drop earrings worn. Costume is dark material with large panel/striped insert at centre of costume and skirt. Insert panel material has a dark stripe and a contrasting geometrically patterned light and dark section. This material is also applied at sleeve ends with diagonal shaped cut. Light and dark lace cuffs at sleeves and collar. Jacket overlay is tied with ribbon at waist, bustle is pleated. Light coloured floral corsage at neck.