A half plate tintype photograph appears to be a copy of a portion of an earlier image, focusing on the face of a young girl. The girl has a serious expression, her hair tied up with a bow on top of her head. She is wearing a necklace and a dress with a white collar, typical of the period.

The image shows signs of wear and some deterioration, with scratches and abrasions visible on the surface. A portion of another child's head can be seen at the bottom of the image, suggesting that this was originally part of a larger group portrait.