Mansell Collection

1865-04-12

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Engraving of John Wilkes Booth hiding in the back of President Abraham Lincoln's box at Ford's Theater, knife in left hand and gun in pocket, waiting to assassinate him.

Details

Title: Mansell Collection
Date: 1865-04-12
Location: Washington, DC, US
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Booth, John Wilkes, Abraham-Death Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth, 1865, Lincoln, Abraham, Murder, Crime, 1860s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Original ID: TimeLife_image_500902
Credits: MANSELL COLLECTION

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