After a long search, the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast museum has procured an 1890′s autopsy board which is strikingly similar, if not exact, to the one on which Mr. Borden reclines. This model folds in the middle so as to make it easy for the medical examiner or mortician to transport it.

The term “cooling board” also refers to another type of solid wooden board upon which the body is laid while in transit, awaiting transit or awaiting attention from the mortician. The body literally goes from a warm state just post mortem to “cooling” on the flat surface.  Vintage cooling boards are quite collectible and can easily fetch a sum between 400- 1000 dollars.

February 11-13 will mark the dates of the Murder Mystery Weekend at the Borden house. Preparations are underway and staff and cast are bustling in pre-production for this first-ever event. It should be a Valentine’s Day to remember!  For unfolding details, and photo gallery to come visit the link http://lizziebordenmysteryweekend.com/

Come to think of it, Cupid’s arrow would make quite an unexpected murder weapon.

The Alliance for Community Media has given Lizbeth the Award for Best Documentary. Congratulations to all involved in the project.  The documentary will air this coming Saturday on PBS at 7 pm and Sunday at 11 pm. Some still shots may be seen below taken on the day of the shoot last Spring.