The image shows a seated pretty young woman—Julia Marlowe—posing in a studio setting. This photograph is printed on a thin paper stock and then mounted to a heavier card. This was a common production method, and the piece appears exactly as manufactured. I have seen this same image as a postcard. Marlowe wears an elaborate Edwardian dress with ornate embroidery, beadwork, and lace detailing. Her gown has layered textures and patterns, and she rests one hand on her lap while the other lightly touches the chair. She wears a large, dramatic hat trimmed with tall, soft plumes that sweep upward and to the side. Her expression is calm and direct, looking slightly toward the camera with a composed, almost introspective gaze. The background is a simple dark studio backdrop that highlights her figure and outfit. The photographer is identified as the Sands & Brady studio in Providence, Rhode Island. In the lower left corner of the image is a distinct publisher’s mark: a four-leaf-clover-shaped logo with letters in each quadrant. The clover has three letters in it, S., D., and P.. The fourth quadrant indicates that the publisher was located in New York. The image itself is sharp, with rich tonal contrast and very good detail in the textures of the dress and hat. There are several small surface marks visible in the background area—light specks and smudges consistent with age and handling. The mount, which is somewhat thinner than a cabinet card mount, shows mild wear and a few faint spots near the lower right corner. The photographer’s embossed stamp remains clear and legible. There is no creasing or cracking on the image surface (see scans). This photograph measures about 4 1/2 x 6 7/8 inches The following is biographical information about Julia Marlowe. Julia Marlowe (1865-1950) was born in England and as a young child moved to the United States with her family. In her early teens she began her theatrical career with a juvenile opera company. She began playing Shakespeare in her home town of Cincinnati, Ohio. She made her Broadway debut in 1895 and by the end of her career, had appeared in more than 70 Broadway productions. Her first husband was actor, Robert Tabor. Their marriage lasted six years. In 1904 she appeared in “When Knighthood was in Flower”. Great success in this play brought her financial independence. Earlier, in 1903, she appeared in ‘The Cavalier” and “Ingomar”. The New York Sun wrote about her performance in “Ingomar”; “There is not a woman player in America or in England that is – attractively considered- fit to unlace her shoe”. In 1904 she began a partnership with actor E. H. Sothern. They toured the United States performing various plays of Shakespeare. They were managed by Charles Frohman and later, the Shubert brothers. They were considered to be among the major Shakespearian actors of the day. In 1906, Marlowe played in “Jeanne d’Arc” and also as Salome in “John the Baptist”. Later, Sothern and Marlowe played in London but were not terrific box office successes there. In 1911 Marlowe and Sothern married each other. In 1920 and 1921, they made eleven phonograph recordings for the Victor Company.