This engraving of First Lady Eliza McCardle Johnson was done by John Chester Buttre published in 1883. It is based on a photograph of Mrs. Johnson. When her husband became president in 1865 she assumed the role of First Lady in a limited capacity. Mrs. Johnson hosted formal dinners and met with heads of state but left the rest of the position's responsibilities to her daughters.
This engraving of First Lady Eliza McCardle Johnson was done by John Chester Buttre published in 1883. It is based on a photograph of Mrs. Johnson. When her husband became president in 1865 she assumed the role of First Lady in a limited capacity. Mrs. Johnson hosted formal dinners and met with heads of state but left the rest of the position's responsibilities to her daughters.
