A pretty, rather too fancily dressed young woman at a counter, her hair ornament tied with a big red bow, holding a beaded purse, and giving a rather meaningful look at the viewer
Here's a painting with a thought-provoking title (or titles): "For Sale [At the Bazaar; The Empty Purse]," by James Collinson (1825-1881). Might it suggest that the woman herself is "for sale"? victorianweb.org/painting/col... #painting #womenslives