a. Color miniature portrait of an old woman seated in a three-quarter pose, looking out toward the left. She sits with her hands resting on her lap and wears a lacy dress with purple sleeves and flowers in her hair. The backdrop is blue with a green form to the left (possibly the back of a couch or chair) and to the right there appears to be a table with objects on it. The picture is matted by a gold mat.
b. Frame is made from a dark wood and is deeply carved from the outer edge leading to two descending concave surfaces before reaching the glass. The backing is made of paper and a hanging cord with two ringed holders.