caption: The image shows an old black and white photo of a young woman in a dress, identified as Mary Elizabeth Taylor, taken in 1864. She has a serious expression on her face and her hands are clasped in front of her. Her hair is pulled back in a neat bun and she is wearing a white dress with a patterned shawl draped over her shoulders. The background of the photo is plain and unadorned, allowing the focus to remain on her.