This cabinet card photograph presents two young girls, posed in a formal studio setting. The standing girl is wearing a stylish hat adorned with a large feather. Her dress has a lace collar and appears layered combining light and dark fabrics. She is wearing gloves that cover her hands and wrists. She is holding what appears to be a slender stick or cane. The seated girl is the youngest of the two. She is dressed in a dark satin or silk dress with puffed sleeves and decorative elements. Her hat is whimsical, with an unusual antenna-like detail. Her hat may suggest that her costume is meant to be playful rather than conventional fashion. The seated girl is also wearing gloves. Both girls have neutral, serious expressions. The seated girl looks directly at the camera, her gaze is steady and composed, while the standing girl appears slightly more reserved. The naturalistic backdrop features a painted outdoor scene with trees and foliage. This photograph was taken by J. W. Fyfe, whose studios were located in Aberdare and Merthyr, South Wales. SOLD
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