Wanted Notice

Original Wanted Notice from the United States Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia offering a $60 reward for the apprehension of Frank William Baker, who escaped on October 20, 1926 after being arrested for "Counterfeiting National Bank Note." Features copies of Baker's mug shots and fingerprints.

From the collection of Police Chief Michael Webb (1950-2009). Webb joined the Vinita Park, Missouri police force in 1974 and served until his death in 2009, during which time he purchased crime artifacts from relatives of criminals and law officers. Boasting more than 8,000 wanted posters, pieces of Webb’s collection have been featured in film and displayed at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington.

Measuring approximately 8 x 8 inches, this notice is in overall fine condition, with mailing folds and mounting remnants on verso.