Quarter plate tintype. (Strong clarity and contrast, few small surface abrasions.) Housed in half leather case (edge and corner wear). A studio portrait capturing a group of 9 people, including one young man standing with 8 women of varying ages, possibly a teacher and students as related by consignor. 

[With:] Sixth plate ambrotype. (Image a touch dark, very good clarity.) Housed in half pressed paper case (edge and corner wear). Seated view of a man wearing a shield-shaped badge.

[Also with:] Ninth plate ambrotype. (Few spots to plate, tarnish to edges.) Housed under a patriotic mat in a half pressed paper case (surface wear, some loss). Seated portrait of a young man, his cheeks lightly tinted pink.