"Studio portrait of 8 women, 5 sitting and 3 standing behind"

Studio portrait of 8 women, 5 sitting and 3 standing behind. All wear a dark sari and light blouse. Those sitting all rest their hands on their knees. All women whose left hand is visible are wearing a watch. The woman in the center is holding a rolled up magazine. Neo-classical painted backdrop of an interior with a flight of stairs and another window looking onto the sky. On either side of the backdrop, 2 curtains. Location: Tamil Nadu, Karaikudi, Vasen Studio. Date of original material: [1952]. Size of original print/negative: 6 x 4 ½ inches. Format of original material: Glass plate black and white negative.