CdV of woman for dating please

[JenB]

This is another photo by Allan Ramsden who roamed the north of England and southern Scotland with his 'photographic saloon' (i.e. caravan) for some 40 years during the summer months, from mid-1860 onwards.

Please can someone give me a date on this rather nice 'outdoor' picture?

Pics of  Ramsden + caravan
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=772732.msg6333268#msg6333268

[jim1]

Charming isn't it.
The long square bodice is a late 1870's-early 1880's style.
I would suggest this is early-mid 1880's.

[JenB]

That's great Jim thanks very much. It's a lovely photo.

I'm trying to work out what she's holding in her left hand 

[Gadget]

Looks like gloves to me. Maybe there's a more fixed handle shape above - but no bag 

Add - I see a small pouch type bag now 

[JenB]

Ah, I see what you mean.
Perhaps something approximately this sort of shape  https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/134615476338883987/

[Gadget]

Yes- I think it might have been called an evening bag at one time 

 Is there a half circle of woof or bone as a handle just above her wrist  - can't quite make it out?

Added - handle more like this one:

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/81838918201446754/

[mckha489]

If you look back at the original picture rather than the enlargement it looks far more like gloves. The thing around her wrist is the same on both arms, ie part of her dress.

[Gadget]

I didn't explain properly - It's what she's holding rather than the wristband itself that has the arc that looks like a handle.

[Gadget]

I meant this bit- sorry for big arrow - PS is being silly!