5 1/2 x 4 in. silver gelatin photograph on cardstock mount (light toning, minor wear to mount edges and corners). Mount recto bears Sanborn's blindstamp and inked caption: "Scene at Polling place in Wilmington Del. Local option election Nov. 5. 1907." Verso with ink inscription: "5th Dis of 6th Ward, 2nd Ref Dis, Cor 12th & French, Wil Del." 

A group of African American and white men and children stand outside of a building with a large sign reading, "Buck's Chemical Co., 1201 & 1203 French St." A church building is visible in the background.