Ambrotype with a horizontal orientation in half case of five women and four menPalmquist, Peter E. (1936-2003)circa 1858-61engWhole-plate clear glass ambrotype with asphaltum backing; partial seal and backed with printing-out paperBlindstamp on mat, lower left, "WM SHEW / 423 MONTG.Y. ST / SAN FRANCISCO"Label on case cover, "California / friends and / uncle Joseph"