Pontoon Bridge Across The James 1864

"Pontoon Bridge Across The James" is a 1864 photograph by James Gardner, an American photographer. It depicts a pontoon bridge across the James River, likely during the American Civil War. The photo, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, captures a moment of military activity with soldiers crossing the bridge and a ship anchored nearby. The image, printed in a small format, provides a snapshot of the war's landscape and its impact on civilian life.