View of the Box in which the President was assassinated. Taken from the Dress Circle - 2, Antique Wall Art

Step back in time with this striking reproduction of View of the Box in which the President was assassinated. Taken from the Dress Circle - 2. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.

Library of Congress record: Created 1865 April 14 Title inscribed on verso. Inscribed left margin within image: Thick Honeysuckle. Inscribed upper right: The Portrait of Washington in center of box was festooned with national flag, Blue field & stars in right of picture. Could not get sketch of scene it was [vicious?] but you can easily get it [?] New York. Correct the Perspective. Inscribed within image as indicators: Stage; Spot on which the man jumped, 11 ft 6 in; orchestra row; Common cane chairs; Parquette; Rail of Dress Circle; Yellow satin; lace curtain; Portrait if Washington; Dark Blue Flag; Stripy; Entrance door from Dress Cricle shown in ground plan. Gift, J.P. Morgan, 1919 (DLC/PP-1919:R1.2.913) Reference print available in the Ray, Plate 107 (p. 182). Civil War.

Available framed in a classic black wood frame ready to hang, or unframed for custom display. An elegant choice for any living room, study, or professional office. Makes a thoughtful and distinctive gift.