This is a vintage black and white photograph of a person in a theatrical or historical costume. The subject is a person with dark, wavy hair, wearing a laurel wreath around their head, suggesting a Roman or Greek theme. They are posed in profile, looking to the right. The person is wearing a sleeveless garment with a high, square neckline adorned with a decorative, scalloped trim. A large, shield-shaped emblem is visible on the left shoulder of the garment. The fabric appears to be draped and textured, possibly velvet or a similar material. Below the portrait, there is a decorative border with text that reads "Elmer Chickering, Boston". This suggests that Elmer Chickering was a photographer or studio in Boston who created this portrait. The photograph is mounted on a slightly larger card, with a narrow border around the image. The overall style of the photograph and costume suggests it was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century.