The infamous "handleless hatchet" found in the basement of the Borden house following the murders. Exhibited as evidence during the trial, the hatchet was never proven to be the murder weapon. A selection from the large archive of manuscripts collected by City Marshall Rufus Bassett Hilliard during his involvement in the Borden case. This important collection is currently being prepared for publication by the Fall River Historical Society.     Dinner pail used by Miss Lizzie A. Borden during her incarceration at the Taunton jail. Likely a somewhat privileged prisoner, Miss Borden was able to afford to have her meals sent in from local hotel kitchens. Stool which made up part of the furnishings of Miss Borden's cell at Taunton jail.
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