09-3-1

09-3-1

First Photograph of Lyndon Baines Johnson. The photograph was made with a stereo camera adapted to place two different exposures side by side on a single negative.

ca. early 1909

unknown

First Photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson (six months old)

In or Near Stonewall, Texas

{LBJWEB} {RBJFA} Both frames show baby LBJ sitting in small wicker chair, smiling, dressed in white gown. Left Frame: LBJ holding small hairbush, bare feet showing, Teddy bear's head on right. Caption: "Brushing Teddy's Fur". Right Frame: Teddy bear in LBJ's lap, LBJ's chin partly hidden by blanket. Caption: "Peep-bye". The 2 images exist side by side on the same negative or plate, probably made with a stereo camera which had been adapted to take single exposures. Note: Photo is from Rebekah Baines Johnson's "Family Album" (best copy neg is B10402) Early Photos