 After removing the varnish, Bauman discovered that the woman Bloom claimed was Mary Todd Lincoln was an unknown woman who bore no resemblance to the former First Lady.It was noted that the woman's coloring was "...much fresher, a much warmer, a much redder toned, flesh toned..." than the original painting depicted.Bauman also discovered that a brooch bearing the face of Abraham Lincoln worn by the subject covered a floral brooch.