Rare quarter plate tintype depicting members of a Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) band posed in full uniform alongside wives and family members. The image includes at least three musicians seated in front, each holding brass instruments—most clearly visible are two cornets. All three wear GAR-style kepis with badges, while others in the group appear in both civilian dress and uniforms, suggesting a special gathering or commemorative event, likely a reunion or local celebration tied to post-Civil War veteran organizations.

The group includes men, women, and children arranged in tiered rows, giving the image a formal yet familial tone. Their expressions are serious but not somber—likely proud participants in a patriotic or ceremonial occasion. Excellent detail is visible in the instruments, uniforms, and women's dresses, adding context to the GAR’s role as both a fraternal veteran organization and a community fixture in the decades after the war.

Images of GAR bands with accompanying families are scarce in tintype form, especially at this size and level of clarity. A moving and uncommon piece of post-war visual culture, capturing both the legacy of Union veterans and the close-knit social fabric they helped sustain in 19th-century America.