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Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Mrs. Lincoln in white gown, vignette bust portrait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0058 Author/Creator: Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896) Place Written: Washington; New York Type: Photograph Date: 1862 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite 9.9 x 6 cm Order a Copy

Right profile. A flattering portrait of the first lady. Imprint on recto "Mrs. Lincoln. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1862, by M.B.Brady, in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negatives in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

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