Solo portrait of a girl taken during the puberty ceremony(manjalnirattu) wearing saree,flower garland(poomalai),jimmiki earrings(jimiki)

Outdoor portrait. Pink wash. Full length shot. Solo portrait of a girl taken during the puberty ceremony(manjalnirattu) wearing saree,flower garland(poomalai),jimmiki earrings(jimiki),watch,chain,nose studd(mukuti),bangles(valayal) and customary symbol on the forehead(pottu). The place is decorated with mango leaves and thatch. On the left side there is a boy sitting down looking at the camera.

Extent and format of original material: Film black and white negative.