Full-size portrait of a young and an old women

Full-size portrait of a young and an old women. The old woman is sitting on a chair. She wears a white sari and no blouse (widow). Her hands rest on her knees. Her hair is untied, and she has sacred ashes (vibuthi) on her forehead. On her right is standing a young woman in sari and blouse. This woman has light jewellery: a necklace, bracelets, and jasmine in her hair. Props: an oversized radio a statue of a parrot and a vase with flowers. Location: Tamil Nadu, Karaikudi, Vasen Studio. Date of original material: [1955]. Size of original print/negative: 4 ¼ x 3 ¼ inches (Quarter). Format of original material: Glass plate black and white negative.