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Tadsecrete · 10-31-2015, 02:10 PM

Whatever became of this photo? New owner? What did it sell for?

UNPUBLISHED CDV OF TAD LINCOLN (?) Cdv with imprint of H. Manger’s Gallery, Philadelphia, showing well dressed gentleman with a boy we believe to be Tad Lincoln on his knee. An old penciled notation on verso reads: “Oct 16th, 1863. Mrs. Pomeroy Gave Me Mr. Sweeney and Teddy (sic) Lincoln.” We have no other information about Sweeney or Pomeroy. This image could be the sleeper of the auction; please note, while we cannot guarantee this to be Tad, we do believe there is a strong likelihood. Bid with your eyes and mind open! (We have recently learned that Mrs. Pomeroy was the housekeeper at the Lincoln Whitehouse and Mr. Sweeney (Swainey) the doorkeeper).