CDV of Surgeon Solomon Van Etten-56th New York Infantry

Carte de visite photograph of a bust view of Solomon Van Etten wearing uniform with major's shoulder straps. Carte presents autographed inscription at lower obverse "Sol. Van Etten Surg. 56th NYSV". Image presents backmark of Sam A. Cooley, Seventh St., Beaufort, S.C.. Reverse of cart presents ink inscription "To Capt. Kellam 56 NYSV your friend always, Sol Van Etten Surg 56 NYSV & Post Surgeon Beaufort So.Ca. March 2/64". Carte image presents excellent tones. Solomon Van Etten (1829-1894)enrolled at Newburgh, to serve three years, and mustered in as surgeon, September 23, 1861; mustered out, October 7, 1864.