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Lincoln: Booth's Escape Route Photographs [182026]

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Lincoln: Booth's Escape Route Photographs  [182026]
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Earliest known photo graphic images of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth's escape route. Six original circular sepia toned photographs, each about 3 x 2 1/2 inches, mounted to larger gilt edged photographers mat, overall 5 x 4 1/2 inches. Probably taken for use in Robert Baynham Garrett lectures, these photographs come directly from the Garrett family, who owned the farm where John Wilkes Booth was found and shot to death. Garrett became an expert on the assassination and lectured throughout the world. According to Lincoln expert William H. Webber, these picture were probably taken in the 1880s, but no photographer 's credit is provided. Each identified on reverse in an unknown hand. Each pictures a place or building associated with the assassination or Booth's escape. 1) The Old Pear Tree Jones' Farm where Booth rested a couple of nights; 2) Thomas Jones' House "Huckleberry" where Booth hid; 3) Lloyd's Tavern owned by Mary Surratt, where the conspirators met, made plans and where a carbine rifle was hidden and eventually used by Herold. 4) Mary Surratt's boarding house, 604 4th St. N. W. were Booth rented a room. 5) Dr. Mudd's House, where Booth's leg was set. 6) The Garrett House, located next to the barn where Booth was killed. These original structures no longer exist, so these images of history are uncommonly important to America's history.