In this early image, the unidentified subject wears a cartridge-pleated dress with a shortened waistline, a shirred, softly pleated front, a small collar of fine lace, and tight sleeves. These details, along with her hairstyle, point to a circa 1847 date for this image. Take note of the long stems and ovate flowers on her Iroquois bag. Even at this early date the bilaterally symmetrical floral patterns are well developed into the recognizable Niagara style. The flap is still scalloped and a hint of scalloping can be seen along the edge of the bag.