Deadwood History – Artifact of the Day

Object Name

Noose, Hangman’s

Date

1897

Other Name

Hangman’s Noose

Description

Noose is made of beige rope, with frayed ends and bound with wrapped wire or thin cord. This noose was used to hang Isadore Cavanaugh (also known as Charles Brown) on July 14, 1897 for the murder of Mrs. Emma Stone, wife of Colonel L.P. Stone.

Collection

Adams Museum Collection

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