Having a studio portrait/pictures done in the 1860's-1870's was by no means expensive, but it was not cheap either. So, normally the subject or subjects would choose a variety of props and have a few photos done at one time or a family may have had several different individuals photos taken all at the same time with the same props/backdrops. It would be very reasonable to assume that he had anywhere from 2-6 different poses. For them to survive this long in different places and then to be reunited is the amazing part of the equation.
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