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Interesting photos from the past

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This picture kind of looks like a black and white art photo from the 70s, but it's actually a photo of Lewis Powell, conspirator to the Lincoln assassination and one of the 4 men hanged for it. This picture was taken some time before his execution in 1865. I really like the lighting and mood of this photo.
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  1. JakeThursday, May 19, 2011 at 2:24:00 AM GMT+3

    For some reason I recognized it as a Civil War-era photo immediately. It is true, the resolution is incredible, not befitting of its age. I think it's the look in the eyes, though. They always had that look back then, maybe due to the cameras.

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  2. AnonymousThursday, May 19, 2011 at 6:12:00 AM GMT+3

    great pic

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  3. JayTuesday, May 24, 2011 at 12:13:00 PM GMT+3

    some say that this is the first ever mugshot. who knows? ;)

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  4. Fawn and FlowerThursday, May 26, 2011 at 2:38:00 AM GMT+3

    Love this... I've never seen this picture before.

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