A CDV-size tintype photograph features a rare and intimate portrayal of two men embracing each other. The image captures a tender moment as the men are shown in a close, affectionate hug, a scene that is uncommon in 19th-century photography, where physical expressions of affection between men were rarely documented.

The tintype is dark, and the faces of the men are partially obscured by shadow and possibly age-related wear on the photograph. However, their close physical proximity and the wrapping of their arms around each other convey a strong sense of intimacy and connection. The men's clothing appears to be formal, suggesting that the photograph may have been taken in a studio setting.