This couple sat for photographer Moses in Trenton, NJ between 1864 - 66 as evidenced by the revenue stamp on the back of the photograph. As is so often seen they are unidentified and it is left to the viewer to imagine who they might be and what life they may have lived. They are sharply dressed; the wife in a military style dress, the husband in a common suit for the times.
The photographer is Morris Moses, born in England 16 Jul 1826. Married in Trenton in 1855 to Ellen Wisey. Listed in Trenton censuses between 1850 - 1880 listed as a photographer. He died on 11 Dec 1891 and is buried in Riverview Cemetery (FindAGrave).
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