Wet plate, albumen carte de visite photograph, mounted to 2 3/8 x 4 card. Scene of Union artilleryman loading a cannon. Soldier standing in front of gun is in the act of ramming, soldier wearing haversack over his shoulder is handing round shot to the loader. Soldier in the right foreground (either officer or non-commissioned officer) has sword attached to his belt. Numerous other soldiers are standing behind the cannon. No backmark. Light age toning and corner wear. The light colored mark at left edge is printed in the photograph. Very fine. Scarce.