Pair of sixth plate tintypes presented in a fine thermoplastic case featuring an embossed floral and scrollwork design. The image at left shows a young boy seated beside a table bearing a toy drum, with sticks draped from the top and a flat straw hat placed carefully on the drum’s head. His attire and expression suggest a formal yet restless moment of stillness, typical of childhood portraiture in the period.

The companion image features a girl dressed in a pleated and lace-trimmed frock, adorned with a large brimmed hat accented with flowers and feathers. She sits on a dark studio prop with a small kitten curled beside her, head tucked. The image is carefully composed to highlight the innocence of the sitter and the sentimental presence of the pet. Together, the tintypes form a charming domestic pairing, both stylistically and emotionally balanced, evocative of early family portrait practices.