This cartes de visite features a long haired pretty young girl having her portrait taken on the day of a religious ceremony (first communion). Note the roses on her long veil and her necklace. She is has a cross which can be seen on the forefront of her dress on the right side of the photograph. She also has a purse. The girl is wearing white gloves and is holding a small bible. The photographer of this CDV is A. Chevy. He operated a studio in Thouars, France. (SOLD)
THE CABINET CARD GALLERY 
What appears to be a purse is more likely a prayer book.
She is holding a prayer book and a rosary in her left hand and she also has a purse–it hangs from the waistband of her dress.