Civil War Soldier Probably Western California Photographer 1860s CDV Photo black americana one of whom was the

one of whom was the grandmother of artist and designer Gloria Vanderbilt

Full case with wear and a nicely repaired spine

Original 9th plate ambrotype

the other off of a photographer's stand behind the chair

75” when closed

Civil War Soldier Probably Western California Photographer 1860s CDV Photo black americana one of whom was theOriginal CDV of a Civil War soldier with his kepi and a book or diary on a prop railing besides him. Interesting painted backdrop unfortunately the back is blank and I cannot identify the photographer, however, this CDV came out of a larger lot of 1860s CDVs which were mostly taken San Francisco and Northern California studios. 4" x 2. 5". Blank back. Very good antique condition overall. Light crinkle in the upper left corner of the image but this