The blousy front and droopy sleeve at the wrist is what made me think this was a 1902-1905 image, but I decided to see if this look could have existed in the early 1890s. I also checked to see if a sleeve puff at the shoulder line existed in the 1902-1905 era. To answer the second question first: even though there was gathering and pleating of the sleeve at the shoulder line in 1902-1905, the puff did not stand vertical from the shoulder. On the other hand, the most common sleeve of the 1890-1892 era was tight from the elbow to the wrist. In fact, I would say 90-95% of the sleeves from that era had that design. However, I have found a few dated fashion illustrations showing the same sleeve, usually called a bishop sleeve, your woman is wearing. I’ve attached three of them here. I believe your photo is closest to the garment labeled “Ladies’ House Toilette.” (as in figure at right) You will notice the sleeve seems to have a droop at the wrist and the bodice front is blousy. This blousiness is a feature left over from some 1880s dresses and is not the 1900s pouter pigeon front.

The upshot is, I stand corrected. I would now date this image 1890-1892.