E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Mrs. Lincoln in a dark gown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0061 Author/Creator: E. & H.T. Anthony (Firm) Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: 1863 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite 10.2 x 6.1 cm Order a Copy
Mary Lincoln may have still been mourning the loss of her son Willie (died 2/20/1862) when this photograph was taken. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1865 by E & HT Anthony in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the So. District of New York." Graphite notation on verso: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" and "25-." Photographers imprint on verso "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufactures of the best Photographic Albums." Cancelled Orange two-cent tax stamp on verso.
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