The corpses of George and Ed Silsbee. January 20, 1900.  Fort Scott, Kansas.

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The corpses of George and Ed Silsbee. January 20, 1900.  Fort Scott, Kansas.

A large group of spectators holding kerosene lamps, downed fence in foreground.

Gelatin silver print. Cabinet card. 7 x 10 in.
Etched in negative, "George and Ed SILSBEE HANGED by a MOB of CITIZENS IN FRONT OF JAIL. Jan. 20, 1900. Fort Scott Kan. Flash Light by Dabbs"

Sticker on back of postcard