Circular ferrotypes in brass donut frame, obverse featuring portrait of the first casualty of the Civil War, Elmer Ellsworth, inscribed Ellsworth the Martyr, reverse featuring portrait of Francis Brownell, inscribed Brownell the Avenger, with original hole at top for hanging. 1 in. dia. Brownell is credited with slaying Ellsworth's murderer, innkeeper James W. Jackson.
Circular ferrotypes in brass donut frame, obverse featuring portrait of the first casualty of the Civil War, Elmer Ellsworth, inscribed Ellsworth the Martyr, reverse featuring portrait of Francis Brownell, inscribed Brownell the Avenger, with original hole at top for hanging. 1 in. dia. Brownell is credited with slaying Ellsworth's murderer, innkeeper James W. Jackson.
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