Gallows

Lincoln Assassins Executed by Hanging on Gallows

Above we show a dramatic photo of Washington, D.C.; Hanging hooded bodies of the four Lincoln Assassin conspirators; crowd and soldiers watching the execution. It was made in 1865 by Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882.

The illustration Photograph of Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865. Photograph includes woman.

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Image ID# 9EF4B786
Ref: loc/Civil War Collection

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This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Abraham Lincoln Assassination

• Plagues Riots and Disasters

• Washington DC