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The image is a black and white photograph showing several people in an intense moment. In the foreground, a man in a light suit and hat looks serious. Next to him, another man in a dark sweater over a white shirt appears distressed. Two other men in dark coats and hats are nearby, restraining the distressed man. In the background, other men, one in a police uniform, are visible near a brick wall. The setting lacks elaborate decorations.
Robert H. Jackson, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: "Fatal Bullet Hits Oswald", November 24, 1963, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.16

Title from caption on object: "Fatal Bullet Hits Oswald"

Robert H. Jackson, Associated Press · November 24, 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.208.16

The image shows several individuals and horses in an outdoor setting. A carriage pulled by two horses is in the center, with an individual seated inside wearing period attire. Two people stand next to the horses, both dressed in coats and top hats. Another individual, a woman, is seated sidesaddle on one of the horses. The background features greenery with large trees and bushes, suggesting a park or garden. The image has a vintage sepia tone.
William Lake Price, Horse-drawn Carriage and Female Rider, 1858, albumen silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2016.167.1

Horse-drawn Carriage and Female Rider

William Lake Price · 1858 · albumen silver print ·  Accession ID  2016.167.1

Three men in coats and slacks walk in a line behind a man in a police uniform in this vertical black and white photograph. Another police officer stands or walks near the back of the group. They all are cleanshaven and appear to have light skin, though the face of the man directly behind the police officer at the front is in deep shadow. The officers wear dark uniforms with light-colored badges on the chests, and caps with narrow, curved brims. The officer at the front of the group takes up the rightmost third of the photograph. One arm swings back as he strides forward, and he holds a rifle down by his other side. A revolver is in a holster on that hip. Two of the three men walking behind the officer look down, and the third man there wears a fedora and looks off to our right. The faces of the second and third man are circled with black. The scene is lit from our left, and the people cast long, dark shadows. They walk away from a traffic light on a pole to our left and a building spanning the background. The light-colored walls to either side of the dark doorway of the building appear to be pierced or textured. People stand among cars in front of the building. Typed text in the margin over the picture reads, “DALLAS – 1963.” Short dashes are drawn with orange crayon on the edges of the long sides of the picture near the upper corners. A curving mark over a horizontal orange dash crop the top right corner.
William Allen, Title from caption on object: "Photograph of 'Three Tramps' Arrested in Dallas...", November 22, 1963, printed later, gelatin silver print with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.18

Title from caption on object: "Photograph of 'Three Tramps' Arrested in Dallas..."

William Allen · November 22, 1963, printed later · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2015.208.18

This is a black-and-white photograph of a bullet. The image shows a single bullet against a plain background, tilted diagonally, with the rounded end pointed towards the upper right corner and the flat end pointed to the bottom left corner. The bullet has engraved or grooved lines on its casing and reflects the light. A black label on the bottom left corner reads "C1 COMMISSION EXHIBIT #399". The background is light gray.
American 20th Century, Commission Exhibit #399, 1963, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.12

Commission Exhibit #399

American 20th Century · 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.208.12

This is a photograph of a gray suit coat seen from behind. Some fabric near the sleeve appears torn. A portion of the fabric has been enlarged, and a small hole is visible in it. A white line indicates the position of the hole. The background is plain light gray. There is a caption below the image with several lines of text.
American 20th Century, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: "Kennedy's Jacket", 1964, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.10

Title from caption on object: "Kennedy's Jacket"

American 20th Century, Associated Press · 1964 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.208.10

This is a photograph of a moment during a motorcade. It shows an open-top vehicle with three individuals seated inside. The person in the foreground is wearing a cowboy hat and holding his tie while seated on the car's bench seat. To the left, another individual with side-parted hair is sporting a suit with his arm rested on the side of the car. Next to this person, partially obscured, the third individual is wearing a matching hat and suit outfit with gloved hands. The background displays a few standing figures in formal attire, alongside the lines of another vehicle. The photograph is black and white.
American 20th Century, United Press International, Title from caption on object: "Texas Governor John B. Connally Rides with President John F. Kennedy and Wife, Jacqueline...", November 22, 1963, printed later, gelatin silver print with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.5

Title from caption on object: "Texas Governor John B. Connally Rides with President John F. Kennedy and Wife, Jacqueline..."

American 20th Century, United Press International · November 22, 1963, printed later · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2015.208.5

This is a photograph of a car viewed through a crosshair with additional artistic elements. The image shows the rear of a convertible car as seen through what appears to be a circular crosshair or a lens. Four white brushstroke-like 'X' marks are placed around the frame. The caption at the bottom references a reconstructed view. The composition combines realism with abstract artistic elements.
American 20th Century, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: "What the Assassin Might Have Seen", c. 1967, gelatin silver print with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.11

Title from caption on object: "What the Assassin Might Have Seen"

American 20th Century, Associated Press · c. 1967 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2015.208.11

The image shows a portrait of a woman captured from the chest up. She is positioned facing slightly upwards and to the side, giving a three-quarter view. Her facial features include a smile, large eyes, and defined eyebrows. Her hair is styled in a full, voluminous manner and appears dark. She is wearing a dark top with decorative trim along the neckline and sleeves. The woman has a large pair of earrings that are visible. The background is a collage with various abstract elements, including painted areas and drawn symbols like arrows and letters. The overall aesthetic combines the photo with mixed media artwork.
American 20th Century, Jacqueline Onassis, June 5, 1968, gelatin silver print with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.19

Jacqueline Onassis

American 20th Century · June 5, 1968 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2015.208.19

This is a photograph of the back seat of a convertible car. The image shows the back interior of a classic convertible car with an upholstered seat. The car's body is visible in the foreground, with reflective surfaces indicating sunlight. There are distinct photographic artifacts present, including arrows and lines drawn on the image. The image is in black and white, likely from the mid-20th century.
American 20th Century, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: "Did First Bullet Hit Both?", May 24, 1964, gelatin silver print with applied color, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.9

Title from caption on object: "Did First Bullet Hit Both?"

American 20th Century, Associated Press · May 24, 1964 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2015.208.9

This is a photograph of several men in suits in a confrontation. The group of men, some wearing hats, are positioned in a corridor or hallway of a formal setting. The central figures are surrounded by others. The photograph is black and white, adding to the gravity of the scene. The expressions and postures of those depicted suggest a moment of high tension.
Ira Jefferson Beers, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: "Death in the Making", November 24, 1963, gelatin silver print, Pepita Milmore Memorial Fund, 2015.208.15

Title from caption on object: "Death in the Making"

Ira Jefferson Beers, Associated Press · November 24, 1963 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2015.208.15