Carte de visite albumen photograph reproducing an elaborate example of penmanship titled "Specimen of Plain and Ornamental Penmanship," showing elaborate calligraphic designs with birds and squirrels. The mount identifies the work as a specimen executed by student C. W. Robbins at Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois.

Printed text states the original penmanship example measured 21 by 26 inches and was produced by Robbins after instruction under Prof. Musselman at the institution.

Mount printed on verso with "Gem City Business College, Quincy, Ill." and descriptive text concerning the penmanship specimen.