Hi Revmother,
Going by the over all attire of the sitter I would say that this photograph was taken by Mrs Kyles rather than her husband sometime between 1889 and 1893. She has her hair with a centre parting, the ears are exposed (which shows off her drop earrings lovely) and at the back of her head the hair is up in either a plaited or plain bun. The bodice top that she has on is high necked with lace and a decorative brooch at the front (which would have helped to fasten the collar) The broach, in a form of a daisy flower head matches those on the skirt. On the 6th button down on the front of the bodice is a chateline which is attached to a small, possibly silver, watch which is tucked into the bodice hip pocket. The sleeves of the bodice show a small yet noticeable kick up at the shoulders and also has a small gigot puff to the upper sleeving. The rest of the sleeve is nipped in at intervals and is full in length to the wrist. This style of sleeve, with the kick up, came into fashion in 1889 by 1893 the small gigot sleeving was being replaced by a much larger style of puffed sleeve commonly known as the leg of mutton sleeve. Her skirt is, I believe, known as an open robe skirt and is "pulled" up in the centre to expose the underskirt (not an under skirt as one would know of today). Inside the inverted V one can see that there is an edging of black daisies. Hope that this helps.
old rowley
