Cabinet card by Parcell, Photographer, Kirksville, MO, ca. 1880s–1890s. A compelling studio portrait of a young African American woman seated in a carved Victorian chair with a white infant in a long christening gown resting across her lap. Images documenting Black domestic labor and caregiving in the 19th century remain uncommon outside Southern urban centers; examples from small Midwestern towns such as Kirksville are especially scarce. Studio imprint on the mount and decorative verso.

Light overall toning, scattered small surface spots, and mild edge wear to mount. Image remains strong with good detail.