Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882 [Albumen of David Herold]

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GLC#
GLC07738.05
Type
Images
Date
April 27, 1865
Author/Creator
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Title
[Albumen of David Herold]
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 albumen Height: 31 cm, Width: 26 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Inscribed on verso: "David E. Herold Conspirator. Hanged July 7, 1865. Was with Booth in the barn, but surrendered and came out before the barn was set on fire."
Photograph shows Herold wearing coat, vest, and tie, in wrist irons, aboard the U.S.S. Montauk. The photograph is mounted on board.

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