Eng translation : " An execution by electricity in New York. 1. The condemned during the execution. — 2. The seat of the condemned man, seen from the front. — 3. Current inlet cap on the head. — 4. The switch room. " - Original in French : " Une exécution par l'électricité à New-York. 1. Le condamné pendant l'exécution. — 2. Le siège du condamné, vu de face. — 3. Calotte d'arrivée du courant sur la tête. — 4. La salle des commutateurs. " - Extract from " L'Illustration, Journal Universel " Vintage French illustrated newspaper 1891

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