State Box

[Gene C]

Thanks for this view Roger. I can see how Booth could have easily have caught his spur on the United States flag, not quite so easily the Treasury Flag in the middle on a pole.

How soon after the assassiantion was the black and white photo of the exterior of the box taken? The next day?
The Treasury Flag is leaning slightly in front of the post dividing the box on the side of Portal I. (you may have to zoom in on the photo to notice it)

If Booth bumped the picture of Washington, then they straightened the frame for the photo. Whatever side of the frame he may have scratched would also be a big clue as to which portal he jumped out of.
If they straightened the frame for the photo, what else could they have adjusted, the flags on the railing?
IMO, if Booth went out Portal I, he likeley went between President Lincoln and Mary. He might have even brushed up against her. How tragic for her to be so close to her husband's murderer.