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Execution by electric chair, 1890. Artist: Unknown

Execution by electric chair, 1890. The first execution by electric chair was carried out at Auburn Prison, New York, 6 August 1890 using a Westinghouse AC system. The man executed was William Kemmler, convicted of murdering his common-law wife. Three surges were necessary to kill him. From La Nature. (Paris, 6 September 1890).

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Title: Execution by electric chair, 1890. Artist: Unknown

Caption: Execution by electric chair, 1890. The first execution by electric chair was carried out at Auburn Prison, New York, 6 August 1890 using a Westinghouse AC system. The man executed was William Kemmler, convicted of murdering his common-law wife. Three surges were necessary to kill him. From La Nature. (Paris, 6 September 1890).

Technique/material: engraving

Credit: Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

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Image size: 5617 × 3116 px | 50.1 MB

Print size: 47.6 × 26.4 cm | 2211.4 × 1226.8 in (300 dpi)

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