Surratt Commission and Anna Surratt

[Warren]

Hi, all - a newbie here, and of course, I have to ask newbie questions! I am a longtime Lincoln follower, and take a big interest in the assassination. Attached are some pictures I have of the Surratt Commission, and a ambro or tintype of a woman, who to me, looks a lot like Anna Surratt. Now the questions:

My Surratt Commission photo is on a heavy copper plate and I would think was used for a newspaper or magazine. I would guess that copper engravings were not in use at the time of the assassination and woodcuts would have been used. When did they start using copper plates, and would this have been made from the original negative (Gardner's) or could it have been made from any existing photo?

Regarding the lady in the photo, could this be Anna Surratt? I understand only two photos of her exist. Not much provenance on this one; I bought it at a garage sale. Thanks for all your help.

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