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