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John Wilkes Booth seated in an elaboratedly carved chair

1865 ca.

Ink inscription on recto "Murderer of A. Lincoln." Ink inscription on verso "J. Wilks [sic] Booth."

GLC05111.02.0117

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John Wilkes Booth Standing back view, looking to his left

1865 ca.

Charles D. Fredricks & Co.

Ink inscription on image "Booth." Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth 1860" "From L. F. Deyo, Peoria, Ill. Dec. 20, 1920." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredericks & Co. "Specialite," 587 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.02.0118

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John Wilkes Booth standing back view, looking to his left

1865 ca.

Charles D. Fredricks & Co.

Imprint on recto "C.D. Fredricks & Co. N.Y." Graphite inscription on verso "John Wilkes Booth." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York 108 Calle de la Habana Habana 31 Passage du Havre Paris."

GLC05111.02.0119

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Standing view of John Wilkes Booth with right hand on book

1865 ca.

Graphite inscription on verso "J. Wilkes Booth. The murderer of Pres. Lincoln."

GLC05111.02.0121

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John Wilkes Booth seated view holding riding crop between his legs

1865 ca.

Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.