The “rubber box” or did Laura Keene indeed held Lincoln’s head?

[RJNorton]

(09-14-2014 05:06 PM)J. Beckert Wrote:  I don't know if you can post it Roger, but on page 90 of The Restoration of Ford's Theater there's a drawing of how the back of Ford's looked that includes the north and south additions. The south addition shows a set of stairs going from ground level to the second floor, where the lounge was located. Remembering that Booth had to cross under the stage to get to the south side tells me there was a door somewhere on the south wall that lead into the alley near Taltavul's. The illustration on page 91 shows this.

Joe, here they are. The first is from p. 90, and the second is from p. 91: