Rare group of four CDV-sized tintypes featuring male members of the same fraternal organization, each formally posed with regalia, aprons, and white gloves. All are photographed against painted studio backdrops, with each man standing at full length and holding a ceremonial baton or cane. Medallions, tasseled collars, and embellished aprons suggest affiliation with a Masonic or Odd Fellows lodge, possibly Woodmen or a regional Independent Order.

The consistency of attire and pose indicates they were likely photographed during the same session or as part of an orchestrated series, underscoring the order’s pride in ritual uniformity and visual identity. Each subject strikes a solemn pose, reinforcing the performative and hierarchical nature of these brotherhoods.

Fraternal tintypes of this era are often seen individually, but seldom as matched groupings. The survival of four such images—clearly linked by setting and costume—adds notable historical value. Ideal for collectors of American fraternal ephemera, vernacular portraiture, or late 19th-century social history.