Mr. Lincoln's Photographer

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I notice that the Archives place it ca. 1863, but I'm inclined to put it closer to the winter or spring of 1865. I'm only guessing based on the fact that the Surratts were not in a financial position to spend extra money on photographs until the boardinghouse brought in a few extra dollars. And, I can see both she and Honora Fitzpatrick wanting to have their photos taken. The "fair, fat, and forty" photo of Mrs. Surratt appears to have been done around that time also. I can't remember what studio's name is on the back of Mrs. Surratt's.

A family member gave us a different pose of Anna that we have on display at Surratt House. She appears to be a few years younger in that picture.