The woman wears a striped dress with a bold paisley pattern. Her unique purse, with a butterfly at lower right, is placed on top of a plinth. The plinth has an elaborate design, including a carved animal head.

PHOTOGRAPHER. Backmark: “J. A. THOMASON, Photographer LOUISIANA, MO.”

SIZE. Approximately 6 7/16 x 4 3/16 inches.

CONDITION. Photo: Some spots and marks. A bit of foxing. Mount: Wear at corners. Foxing and soiling on front and back.

APPEARANCE. Good to very good tones. Wonderful details, designs, and patterns. An artistic and fashionable portrait.