New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

John Vansant

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1865

MediumAlbumen print

DimensionsOverall, Image: 3 5/8 × 2 1/16 in. (9.2 × 5.2 cm)
Overall, Support: 4 × 2 3/8 in. (10.2 × 6 cm)

Credit LinePurchase and gift of Christina and Dr. George M. Kemp

Object number91.19

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DescriptionThis is an albumen carte de visite, depicting John Vansant, who was born in Virginia. He was appointed from Virginia, and was Assistant Surgeon, USN, from May 1, 1855, until his resignation on June 22, 1860. He was the Assistant Surgeon, USA, from June 23, 1960; Major, Surgeon, USA, July 28, 1866; Bvt. Lt. Col., USA, March 13, 1865, for faithful and meritorious services during the war. He resigned May 1, 1867.

Exhibition History"An Enduring Interest: The Photographs of Alexander Gardner," The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Va., Oct. 20, 1991 - Jan. 5, 1992. Published ReferencesBrooks Johnson, _An Enduring Interest: The Photographs of Alexander Gardner_, exh. cat., The Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Va., 1991, 30, 123, no. 42.