The image is a black and white photograph of a woman sitting on a chair. She is wearing a long, flowing dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. The dress is made of a dark fabric with a floral pattern and has a high collar and cuffs. The woman has short, curly hair styled in an updo and is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression. She appears to be in her late twenties or early thirties. The chair she is sitting on is ornate and has intricate carvings on the backrest and armrests. The background is plain and the photograph is framed with a decorative border. At the bottom of the image, there is text that reads "Byrne & Co. Photographers, Hill Street, Richmond."