English: Abraham Lincoln poses in Gardner's new gallery. Gelatin Silver Print from glass negative. English: This is one of a series of six pictures of the President taken by Alexander Gardner on the day before the official opening of his gallery. Lincoln had promised to be Gardner's first sitter and chose Sunday for his visit to avoid 'curiosity seekers and other seekers' while on his way to the gallery. . 9 August 1863. 811 Lincoln O-70 by Gardner 1863

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Photo credit: © The Picture Art Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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