Civil War Soldier Probably Western California Photographer 1860s CDV Photo fraternity established 1861 after gold deposits

established 1861 after gold deposits were found in Canon Creek

Very good antique condition with blank back

Housed in a very nice

"Going to Market" along one edge

Civil War Soldier Probably Western California Photographer 1860s CDV Photo fraternity established 1861 after gold depositsOriginal 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