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Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888 [Mary Todd Lincoln, carte de visite, three-quarter length standing view]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05136.16 Author/Creator: Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1815-1860 Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 11.2 cm, Width: 7.2 cm Order a Copy

White mount with orange border. Three-quarter length standing view of Mary Todd Lincoln in her inaugural gown. Same image as #17, though slightly darker.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Brady, Mathew B., 1822-1896

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