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Studio portrait of a seated woman, cabinet card photograph, c. 1890–1900. The sitter is posed in three-quarter profile, seated and leaning lightly on a decorative support, wearing a high-necked, long-sleeved blouse with fine textural patterning and a dark, floor-length skirt with horizontal hem detailing typical of late Victorian fashion. Her hair is arranged in a neat updo with soft volume at the crown. The painted studio backdrop features architectural and floral elements, adding depth to the composition. The photograph shows surface abrasion, light scratching, and tonal wear, particularly across the midsection, consistent with age and handling of late 19th-century photographic materials.