A piece of the John Brown scaffold

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

A piece of the John Brown scaffold

Entry/Object ID

567

Description

A piece of the John Brown scaffold (gallows) acquired by Colonel John T. Gibson. Written on the wood in pencil is "John Brown Scaffold." Appears to be pine.

Acquisition

Accession

157

Source or Donor

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

From the estate of Frances Packette Todd NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/12/14

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 1859 December 2

Material

Wood