Open Graves

Washington, D.C. Coffins and open graves ready for the conspirators' bodies at right of scaffold

Here for your perusal is a photograph of Washington, D.C.; Coffins and open graves ready for the Lincoln Assassination conspirators' bodies at right of scaffold. Gallows are partially visible in the left of the picture. It was created in 1865 by Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882.

The photo illustrates Washington, 1862-1865, the assassination of President Lincoln, April-July 1865.

We have compiled this collection of photographs mainly to serve as a valuable educational resource. Contact curator@old-picture.com.

Image ID# BAFA5480
Ref: loc/Civil War

You Might Also Like:

Charles Sumner

Civil War Funeral

Grave Diggers

Gallows

Livery Stable

Where Abraham Lincoln Was Shot

Ford's Theatre

Coffin of the Unknown Soldier being brought down steps of the U.S. Capitol, where horse-drawn wagon awaits; military personnal stand at attention / National Photo Co., Washington, D.C.

Images From Left Field:

Government place, Algiers, Algeria

Lussin-Grande i.e., Lussingrande, general view, Istria, Austro-Hungary

Wright Glider in Camp in 1911

Mrs. Hoover greets the cowboy band of Simmons University, Abilene, Texas

This Photograph Comes from the Collection:

• Civil War

And is Part of the Following Theme Groups:

• Abraham Lincoln Assassination

• Graves