The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., acquired the circa 1846 daguerreotype, which depicts Dolley Madison in her later years, at some point in her 70s.

The quarter-plate daguerreotype of President James Madison’s wife at age 78, is likely from the winter of 1846, and is believed to be the earliest existing photographic portrait of the “first ...

The Washington, DC institution acquired a rare daguerreotype of former First Lady Dolley Madison, wife of fourth US president James Madison, for $456,000. CNN values your feedback 1.

James Madison served as President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. During his tenure, he led the young nation through the largest conflict it had seen since the revolution; the War of 1812.

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., acquired the circa 1846 daguerreotype, which depicts Dolley Madison in her later years, at some point in her 70s.

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., acquired the circa 1846 daguerreotype, which depicts Dolley Madison in her later years, at some point in her 70s.

The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., acquired the circa 1846 daguerreotype, which depicts Dolley Madison in her later years, at some point in her 70s.