Physical description
Small, oval head and shoulder portrait of a lady. She is wearing a dark dress with buttons down the front and embroidery each side of the buttons. She has a large lace high collar which extends down the front on her dress. It has a large brooch pinned to it. She is also wearing a lace hat with a flower spray in it over her wavy hair. On the cream back is the name and address of the photographer, a Coat of Arms and some decorative work. The photographer's name is also printed on the front. All printing is a brownish colour.
Inscriptions & markings
Johnstone O'Shannessy & Co, 3 Bourke Street, Melbourne