This is an original period image from the Library of Congress, the National Archives and other quality sources restored and tinted by the internationally known color artist and author of "Restoring and Tinting Vintage Images", David Richardson. This is an exclusive listing of his work on ebay.

 

Each image is taken from a high resolution negative and then cleaned of blemishes, damage, scratches, and whatever the decades have caused. Then the image is carefully brought back to life by adding color to the black and white image. By using these techniques the hands of time are turned back and for the first time you can see the images in color as they might have been on the day they were taken.

You have your choice of size and finish for the photo. Note that the size you choose may require cropping and the finished image may appear slightly different than the one shown. If preferred a white border can be added above/below or left/right to allow all of the original image to print. Unless requested when placing your order, your image may be cropped. If you would like to see how a specific image will look for the size you have chosen, please contact us and indicate the size you are interested in.

Matte Finish:

E-Surface Photo Paper is by far our most popular photographic paper. As a professional paper, it boasts rich, sharp color that won't fade or yellow, creating beautiful prints that will last for years to come.

Glossy Finish:

Fuji Pearl paper offers natural looking skin-tones, sharp details and beautifully saturated colors. It is strong and resistant to tearing or curling without any additional lamination. This paper uses a patented combination of film and laminate layers that results in striking three-dimensional images on an ultra-bright background. This paper is truly impressive.

John Wilkes Booth

"He was so young, so bright, so gay - so kind. I could not have known him well." Clara Morris, respected actress

By April of 1865, John Wilkes Booth was a twenty-seven year old matinee idol. Between his good looks and fashionable attire, "both men and women halted in the streets and instinctively turned to admire him as he passed."

"It is scarcely exaggeration to say the sex was in love with John Booth. At the theater - good heavens! As the sunflowers turn upon their stalks to follow the beloved sun, so old or young - our faces smiling - turned to him", said Clara Morris.

During his last day alive, Lincoln met with John P. Hale, his appointee as the next ambassador to Spain. Hale having lost his election as New Hampshire Senator, welcomed the appointment as an opportunity to leave the country and break up his daughter Lucy's romance with Booth. Like most actors, Booth was considered a notorious rake. 

This is one of John Wilkes Booth's favorite picture of himself. As a famous actor, Booth would frequently have himself photographed. His wardrobe, valued at $15,000 at death, was part of his leading man image. Instead of the 8 x 10s celebrities hand out today, Booth would give and receive carte de visites. At his death, Booth had the carte de viste of Lucy Hale and four actress with him.