Image has probably been re-packaged

Half length portrait of an elderly woman, facing slightly to her left. She has white hair, and a decorative white cap tied at the right side of her chin. She wears a dark dress, with a white collar. Hand coloured, Blue background.

Lower half only of case, breaking apart and glass loose within it. Fragile. There is a complex design based on an oval on the reverse of the case, of which the leather is stained and worn.

Ornate case front with scrolling patterns.

T Wharton case maker registered his ‘Design for a Miniature picture frame back’ with the certificate of registration on 23rd August 1841. This object is dated June 3rd , 1851 but on the backing the metal is embossed with 4 August 1841.