Cabinet card photograph of a young child seated with a tabby cat, by Smith’s California Photo Car, late 19th century.

The child is seated on a bale of hay, holding a cat across their lap with one arm wrapped around its body. The cat faces forward with ears upright and front paws extended over the child’s knee. The child wears a dark dress with a wide collar and long sleeves, along with buttoned boots. Behind them is an ornate studio prop resembling a carved iron or stone structure with scrolling decorative elements, contrasting with the rustic hay in the foreground.

The lower mount reads “From Smith’s California Photo. Car.” The verso is inscribed in ink “Grace Balmy Powell Aged 2 yrs. 5 months,” with no additional printed markings.