The glass is very thick, the metal mat very textured, granular

See also DD/22

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman. She wears her hair gathered at the back of her neck, ears concealed. She wears a mid-tone dress, possibly with a shawl with a broad lace collar, brooch and decorative ribbons that come from this. She has a thin cord around her neck. Lightly hand coloured. Note that on the frame, the fixing that holds the suspension loop is a flower and leaf in gilt copper and the mat is bordered with a bright gold coloured frame. The papier mache frame is black japanned.

Rome, Facade of the Capitol

Half-length portrait of a seated woman with the tops of her wrists visible resting in her lap. She wears a floral patterned shawl over her dress (dress not visible). Her hair is worn in a middle parting with a bonnet, tied around the chin with a ribbon. Plain background. Plate set in black japanned frame with black metal sight edge. Suspension hoop with banner style hanging mechanism with the words BEARD PATENTEE (Richard Beard).