Theory. Practice. Effect.

Full Title

Theory. Practice. Effect.
Description

This print attributes John Wilkes Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln to the influence of the Knights of the Golden Circle, the proslavery secret society. The first panel labels "Theory" as George W. L. Bickley, the "Head of the Knights of the Golden Circle," standing in for the society's ideology. Under "practice" is John Wilkes Booth with a dagger behind his back with the "Effect" being the death of President Lincoln.
Source

Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-pga-13665
Rights

This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
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unknown. "Theory. Practice. Effect.". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 19, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1156

Still Image from May. 1, 1865

Description

This print attributes John Wilkes Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln to the influence of the Knights of the Golden Circle, the proslavery secret society. The first panel labels "Theory" as George W. L. Bickley, the "Head of the Knights of the Golden Circle," standing in for the society's ideology. Under "practice" is John Wilkes Booth with a dagger behind his back with the "Effect" being the death of President Lincoln.
Source

Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-pga-13665
Rights

This item is in the public domain and may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
Creator

unknown
Date

May 1, 1865
Material

wove paper and wood engraving
Dimensions

14 x 29.2 cm