A rare stereoview, part of "Photographic Incidents of the War", captures the harrowing scene of the execution of Lincoln assassination conspirators. Taken by renowned Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner, the image shows the moment just before the hanging, with the scaffold and figures positioned against the brick wall of the Old Arsenal Penitentiary in Washington, D.C.

The back of the card reads, "Execution of the Conspirators. The Suspension", dated July 7, 1865. It further credits Gardner’s studio as the source, noting the negative by A. Gardner, and lists Philip & Solomons of Washington as the publisher.

This photograph offers a chilling yet significant glimpse into a critical moment in American history, documenting the justice carried out in the aftermath of President Lincoln’s assassination. With its clear historical provenance and connection to Gardner’s groundbreaking work, this stereoview is an invaluable piece for collectors of Civil War, photography, or Lincoln-era artifacts.