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Framed and glazed Committal Form, Constance Markievicz, Richmond Barracks, Dublin, 7 May 1916.

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Framed and glazed Committal Form for Constance Georgina Markievicz featuring black and white mugshots, side profile and face on; gives date of birth as 1873, Lissadell, Co. Sligo; Trade or Occupation: Artist; Height: 5 feet 7 inches; Complextion: Fresh; Hair: Dark Brown; Eyes: blue; Remarks: removed to Aylesbury Prison, England, 7th August, 1916; Date and Place of Committal: 7 May, 1916; Distinctive Marks and Peculiarities: mole on left cheek; Crime: Did take part in an armed rebellion and in waging war against His Majesty the King; Sentence: Death Commuted to Penal Servitude for life; Date and Place of Conviction: 4 May, 1916, FG Court Martial held at Richmond Barracks, Dublin. Two photographs of Markievicz, looking worn.

Collection: De Valera Museum

Category: Social Control Equipment

2018.1110 (5617)