This is a stereoscopic photograph, meaning it presents two slightly different views of the same scene to create a 3D effect when viewed with a stereoscope. The image depicts a woman standing in what appears to be a kitchen. She is wearing a long dress and has her hair pulled back. She is standing behind a table covered with various kitchen items, including bowls, pots, and pans. To the left of the table is a broom and a bucket. A chair is visible to the right. The background shows a patterned wallpaper and a rug on the floor. A curtain is partially visible in the background. The overall tone of the image is sepia, typical of photographs from the late 19th or early 20th century. The text at the bottom of the image reads: 'Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada in the year 1899. by A. F. Merrill, at the Department of Agriculture.' and '(12) Mr. & Mrs. Turtledove's Next 'French' Cook.'