The victim was shot through the eyes, ears, mouth, and torso. He was shot in the groin, at very close range, as he attempted to protect his genitals with his bound hands. Palmetto scrub, lack of mature trees and stumps, and the growth of Spanish moss suggest a coastal region, possibly an abandoned plantation.
Corpse of black male slumped to knees, tied to trunk of pine tree by leather strap around neck. Bicycle with coat neatly folded leans against fence post. Covered hack with two well-dressed white men in background. Pre 1915, southern United States.
Gelatin silver print. Real photo postcard. 5 1/2 x 3 1/2"
