#January 15, 1864
#OTD Frances "Fannie" Benjamin Johnston, American #Photographer, is born.

Known for portraits of famous folks like #MarkTwain & #SusanBAnthony, she #Wrote,
”What a #Woman Can Do With a #Camera,"
& took #Garden photos for #HouseBeautiful & #CountryLife.

She lectured on #Gardening using lantern slides & a newspaper reported that Fannie "presented w/ the enthusiasm of a true garden lover."

In addition to #Gardens, Fannie loved #Cats & had two of her own:
Herman & Vermin.