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Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

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Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

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Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

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Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

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Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

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Appearance of Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C., after the murder.

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The martyr of liberty. - Public domain print

The martyr of liberty hath borne his faculties so meek; has been so clear in his great office; that his virtues shall plead, trumped-tongued against the deep damnation of his taking off. Volume 4, no 54 is a duplicate.

Chair occupied by Pres. Lincoln, Ford's Theatre

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about Civil war photographs is avai... More

"They've killed President Lincoln!"

Advertising prospectus for documentary film of that name.

Lincoln died in this house, 516 10th St., N. W., opposite Ford's Theat...

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Chair occupied by Pres. Lincoln, Ford's Theatre

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. General information about Civil war photographs is avai... More

Ford's Theatre. Washington, D. C. [Playbills for Friday evening, April...

"Brown" type reproduction. Cf. Brenner, Ford's Theatre Lincoln Assassination Playbills. Another copy: E or Buckingham reproduction reprinted as a "Lincoln Souvenir" and stamped: "Engraving, Copyright. 1891."

Assassination of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C...

Washington, April 14th, 1865. [MacClure, MacDonald & MacGregor depicti...

Extracted from Transatlantic sketches; or, Sixty days in America. London, S. Low, Son & Co., 1865.

Ford's Theatre. Friday evening, April 14, 1865. Our American cousin.

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Murder of President Lincoln; The assassin retreating across the stage ...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 20, no. 503 (1865 May 20), p. 140.

The assassination of President Lincoln. At Ford's Theatre, Washington,...

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Daily Monitor Extra. Special dispatches, arrest of Booth, [Newspaper].

Satan tempting Booth to the murder of the President, [Magee Portrait o...

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Gazette Extra, [newspaper]. Chattanooga, April 15.

Ford's Theatre, Tenth Street, Above E. Season II, Week XXXI, Night 196...

On verso: "BROWN" TYPE REPRODUCTION; 2nd Issue. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 2... More

Ford's Theatre, scene of the assassination

"765" below photo. Civil War Photograph Collection (Library of Congress). The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support... More

Reported death of Abm. Lincoln. Attack on Secretary Seward.

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Coffin containing the remains of President Lincoln; Small doors leadin...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 20, no. 502 (1865 May 13), p. 125.

The assassin's escape. - Public domain portrait engraving

Extracted from Transatlantic Sketches; or Sixty days in America. London, S. Low, Son & Co., 1865.

Delaware Republican Extra, [newspaper]. April 16th, 1865.

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Freeport Journal, [newspaper]. April 15, 1865.

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Assassination of President Lincoln at Ford's Theatre, Washington, D. C...

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President Lincoln dead. Assassinated in the theatre at Washington last...

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Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Exterior view of Ford's Theatre, 511 10th Street, NW. Best known as the location of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, the building was originally constructed as a place of worship. in 1859 the structur... More

John Wilkes Booth diary, artifact in the museum collection, National P...

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John Wilkes Booth diary, artifact in the museum collection, National P...

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Home of Mr. Petersen, opposite Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C., where...

Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Wood engraving after Albert Berghaus. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, vol. 20, no. 503 (1865 May 20), p. 132.

Poster broadcasting the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Artifact in the mu...

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Dayton Extra Journal, [newspaper]. April 15, 1865.

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Assassination of the president Abraham Lincoln.

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[D.C. - Wash. - "Ford's Theatre as it was in 1865"]

Stereo by Bell & Bros. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf. Theaters.

[Photograph of a painting of Ford's Theatre interior, showing where Pr...

Caption printed below the photo: "From original painting of the inside of the box at Ford's Theatre, in which the President, Abraham Lincoln, was shot, on the night of April 14, 1865. Numbered key identifies th... More

Ford's Theatre. Dedication of restored Ford's Theatre and Lincoln Muse...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 208, Folder 79.

Ford Theatre, in which Lincoln was shot, Washington, D.C

No. 16572. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lincoln Memorial. Lincoln Museum (Ford's Theatre)

Old negative number: 1318-1. Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rep. Henry C. Rathbone, of Ill., addressing the gathering at the unvei...

A group of men standing in front of a building. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rep. Henry C. Rathbone, of Ill., addressing the gathering at the unvei...

A group of men standing in front of a building, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve. Date based on date of negatives in same range.... More

Carol M. Highsmith - Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C.

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Theatre tickets to Ford's Theatre the night Abraham Lincoln was assass...

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Oil painting of mortally wounded Abraham Lincoln as he is moved from F...

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Pillow that Abraham Lincoln died on at the Petersen House, Washington,...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. This pillow is located at the National Park Service war... More

Compass belonging to Abraham Lincoln, preserved at Ford's Theatre, Was...

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Theatre box where Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865. Ford's T...

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Coat Abraham Lincoln was wearing the night be was shot by Booth at For...

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Petersen House, where Abraham Lincoln was carried and died after assas...

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Ford's Theatre is a historic theatre in Washington, D.C

Ford's Theatre is a historic theatre in Washington, D.C., used for various stage performances beginning in the 1860s. It is also the site of the assassination of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865... More

Bedroom at Petersen House, where President Abraham Lincoln died in 186...

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Coat Abraham Lincoln was wearing the night be was shot by Booth at For...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Lincoln Box, the box in which assassin John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham ...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. The furniture in the box is not original. Title, date, ... More

Abraham Lincoln bronze life mask and hands and what was in his pockets...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords based on information provided... More

Exhibit showing the coat Abraham Lincoln wore the night he was assassi...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. This image was taken in the 1980s. The display of Linco... More

Life mask and plaster hands of Abraham Lincoln, preserved at Ford's Th...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer.... More

Pillow that Abraham Lincoln died on at the Petersen House, Washington,...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. This pillow is located at the National Park Service war... More

Belongings found on the body of John Wilkes Booth on April 26, 1865. ...

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Balcony of Ford's Theatre, with view of the private box in which Abrah...

Digital image produced by Carol M. Highsmith to represent her original film transparency; some details may differ between the film and the digital images. This image was taken in the 1990s. Title, date, subject... More

[Knife and Sheath: Horn-handled dagger used by John Wilkes Booth to st...

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Rope that was used to hang the Abraham Lincoln conspirators. Artifact ...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

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Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Piece of wallpaper from the box Abraham Lincoln was sitting in when as...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

The compass used by John Wilkes Booth when he tried to escape Washingt...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Tassles from Abraham Lincoln's funeral catafalque. Artifact in the mus...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Interior of the box at Ford's Theatre where Abraham Lincoln was assass...

After Booth shot Lincoln he lept on the stage from Lincoln's box, breaking his leg. As he ran from the stage, some heard Booth shout "sic semper tyrannus," which is Latin for "thus always to tyrants." Title, da... More

Piece of curtain from the box Abraham Lincoln was sitting in when assa...

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One of the blood stained pillows that held Abraham Lincoln's head the ...

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Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dried flowers from the funeral of Abraham Lincoln. Artifact in the mus...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Detail of the coat Abraham Lincoln wore the night he was assassinated ...

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Compass used by John Wilkes Booth when he tried to escape Washington, ...

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Rope that was used to hang the Abraham Lincoln conspirators. Artifact ...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Ford's Theatre, Washington, D.C. during American Civil War

Panorama before 2009 renovation. Ford's Theatre is a historic theatre in Washington, D.C., used for various stage performances beginning in the 1860s. It is also the site of the assassination of U.S. President ... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

[Derringer gun John Wilkes Booth used to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.]...

Derringer: The gun John Wilkes Booth used to change American history was a .44-caliber pistol made by Henry Deringer of Philadelphia. One shot was all that Booth had. The gun was favored for its small size, it ... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

[Brass knuckles carried by Lincoln's bodyguards during his train ride ...

; part of title from Ford's Theater Collection website. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifacts in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Thea...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Carte de visite photographs carried by Booth at the time of his captur...

Photographs depict some of Booth's "girlfriends." The small size of the cartes de visites made them very portable and ideal for use as a kind of calling card. The women included Booth's fiancée, Lucy Hale, and... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Artifact in the museum collection, National Park Service, Ford's Theat...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More

Boot worn by John Wilkes Booth. It was cut by the doctor that tented t...

Title, date, and subjects provided by the photographer. Credit line: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. Gift and purchase; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2010... More