Albumen cabinet card photograph depicting a seated young woman posed on a rope swing holding a book, photographed before a painted scenic backdrop with a river and bridge. Late 19th century. Photographer unidentified.

The mount is die-cut in the form of an artist’s palette with a circular opening imitating a thumb hole, an uncommon novelty presentation associated with late nineteenth-century studio portraiture and artistic themes.

No photographer’s imprint visible. Gold beveled mount edges.