Civil War Soldier Probably Western California Photographer 1860s CDV Photo black americana at his Pioche

at his Pioche

Several bends

however this is not damage to the emulsion as you probably know

and written on the back in pencil is "Compliments of Orpha Lewelling"

Civil War Soldier Probably Western California Photographer 1860s CDV Photo black americana at his PiocheOriginal 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