Vintage Postcard RPPC Lincoln Death Room Petersen House Washington DC Spool Bed

This postcard captures a somber, historic interior view titled Room in which Lincoln died in Washington, D.C. This space is the famous back bedroom of the Petersen House, a three-story brick townhouse located directly across the street from Ford's Theatre. The card prominently displays the spool-turned bedstead positioned diagonally across the room—recreating how the bed had to be angled to fit Lincoln's tall frame—and a historic rocking chair in the foreground.

Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5”

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Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)

Condition: Corner creasing, foxing, age toning

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.