Margaret Shedden (mrs. Dobie) before 1896

This is a 19th-century photographic portrait of Margaret Shedden (Mrs. Dobie). The image captures her in an oval frame, wearing a dark dress and a lace collar. Her hair is styled under a cap decorated with white flowers. The photograph likely depicts Margaret Shedden, the wife of a Scottish surgeon who made his fortune in the Caribbean. The anonymous photographer has rendered a detailed image, showcasing the texture of her clothing and the features of her face. The image captures the formality of a portrait from this era, while also conveying the subject's individual characteristics.