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The Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery has purchased what is believed to be the earliest ever photo of a US first lady.

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National Portrait Gallery buys oldest photo of US first lady Dolley Madison

The photo of Dolley Madison, the wife of James Madison, dates to roughly 1846.
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An impressive find and important acquisition for a really fine institution! Thanks for calling this to our attention.
 
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