Historical Figures Who Were Around When Photography Was Invented

Annie Oakley

Born Phoebe Ann Mosey, Annie’s sensational debut was on Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, becoming the second highest paid actor. Sharpshooting as a child to feed her family, she became publicly known after winning a sharpshooting contest at 15.

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