Eckert and Powell

[BettyO]

(07-10-2012 08:37 AM)J. Beckert Wrote:  I think the bonnet proves that he may have, Betty and I hope some more things eventually turn up. Acquiring souvenirs was very prominent it seems right up into this century. I've heard women were dipping their handkerchiefs and men broke off pieces of their straw hats to dip in Dillinger's blood after he was shot in 1934. I'm sure things were even worse in Lincoln's time. I can't think of anything associated that wasn't torn to shreds for this sake. Ford's and everything within, Petersen's, even the gallows, rope, etc. were hacked up and taken. I'm sure those closely associated with the proceedings got more than their share.

I agree, Joe!

That is what I was wondering every time those boys got their hair cut. According to the Letter Book as well as newspaper reports, they had their hair cut (Powell's was almost completely shorn off!) at least 3 to 4 times from the beginning of June to July 4....

I'm surprised that none of those "locks" have turned up anywhere. You know that the barber or any of the guards and soldiers would have wanted it!

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(07-10-2012 10:05 AM)Linda Anderson Wrote:  Good point, Jonathan, although I can see why they didn't want the curiosity seekers to start taking the bricks.

Professional and amateur photographers were also present taking photos. I'd love to see those!

I wonder if they were stockpiling those bricks for other use in new construction - a common practice, even today. Too bad, like you say Linda that the house is no longer standing! As for the blood stain; wonder what ever became of those boards? That would be an interesting find!