Title

Artist's impression of execution by electric chair

Caption

Artist's impression of execution by electric chair, prepared after experiments on the practicability of electrocution as method of execution. From "Scientific American" New York, 30 June 1888. Westinghouse AC system. First execution was carried out at Auburn Prison, New York, 6 August 1890. Engraving

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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