Robert Todd Lincoln Photo?

[Rob Wick]

Dan,

I'm skeptical, and it appears that even the seller is trying to hedge his bet.

The woman standing to his right looks like his wife, Mary Eunice Harlan, and next to her seems to be the oldest daughter, Mary Todd “Mamie” Lincoln. I have compared this photo to others on the internet and believe that this is a photo of Robert Todd Lincoln and family, taken in the 1880s.

Also, the facial hair on the man looks much different than the way RTL wore his.


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And compare it to this one



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The man in the photo's face looks much rounder than RTL's does to me.

Also, the woman who is supposedly Mary Harlan looks different to me than this picture, although I will admit the hat makes it hard to tell.



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But what clinches it for me is the picture of Mamie. Look at this one.



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Her hair is blonde or at least much lighter than the woman in the picture. Also, Mamie's face is longer than the woman.

My vote is no.

Best
Rob