Portrait of a Daguerrotypist, 1845
Early photographers took great pride in their work, which is evident in this portrait of the photographer himself proudly showing off some of is recent works. This photo dates to 1845 in the early days, when this man had highly sought-after equipment and skill!
Mary Todd Lincoln, 1846
This 1846 or 1847 portrait by N.H. Shepherd shows Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of to-be President Abraham Lincoln. This photo was taken in Springfield, Illinois a few years after they married.
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40 Rare Photos from the 1840s