This enchanting Cabinet Card portrait features a young girl standing on the stoop of a painted, theatrical backdrop that resembles a rustic doorway framed with foliage. Her cheerful pose and sweet, innocent smile evoke a sense of charm and childhood delight. The child appears to be around six or seven years old and is dressed in a carefully arranged costume reminiscent of a flower girl or a young performer. She wears a pinafore-style dress over a puff-sleeved blouse, complete with ruffled lace at the cuffs and collar. A wide ribbon is tied around her waist and shoulders, adding a touch of formality to her ensemble. The crowning feature of her outfit is a large, dramatic bonnet, trimmed in lace and adorned with a dark pom or feather on top. Her curly hair peeks out from beneath the hat, adding to her endearing appearance. In her arms, she clutches a parasol and a small basket overflowing with artificial flowers, suggesting a staged studio scenario—perhaps intended to capture a seasonal or pastoral theme. Her expression is one of warmth and genuine amusement, and her body language, slightly leaning, adds a sense of playfulness to the composition. The photograph was taken at the Genelli Photo Studio, located in St. Louis, Missouri. The studio’s name is elegantly printed in red script on the front of the card. On the reverse, the Cabinet Card boasts a visually striking design in metallic gold ink against a rich green background. Though not true gold leaf, the ink emulates a gilded look with reflective, metallic tones that were popular in high-end photographic advertising of the period. The back features decorative scrollwork, artist’s brushes, and a camera motif, promoting the studio’s specialty: “Fine Colored Pastels a Specialty.” It also lists D. F. Hulbert as the proprietor. Hulbert was an active photographer in St. Louis during the late 19th century. This cabinet card portrait is in good condition (see scans).