Lawton, Lizzie (Mrs. A. J.) – Photographs, Pistols & Parasols

Auxier Collection: 19th Century Women Photographers

Many thanks to Matthew Auxier who reached out recently to share an album of his collection of photos that were taken by 19th century women photographers. With Matthew’s permission, I am sharing this link to […]

EARLY PICT: The elusive Mrs. A.J. Lawton

Back of the First CDV by Mrs. Lawton showing her studio name and address.

Back in 2017, Chris and I bought a Carte de Visite (CDV) by an Early PICT, Mrs. Mary “Lizzie” Lawton, a woman who did business as “Mrs. A. J. Lawton” in Willimantic, Connecticut. I remember […]