Assassination of President Lincoln, At Ford's Theatre Washington, D.C. April 14th, 1865

Of all the prints depicting this tragic event, this version came closest to the facts. The print shows the smoke from the discharge of Booth's derringer. Lincoln's head is beginning to slump forward, while Major Rathbone reacts to the deadly deed. Booth has his dagger drawn, anticipating its use in his escape. Mrs. Lincoln is still watching the play.Colored lithograph, ID #P0406_8