Wanted Poster

Original Wanted Poster reading in part "Bureau of Identification / Missouri Penitentiary / Wanted / $50.00 Reward / Geo. Sweeten alias Geo. Sweaton / Escaped from Rock Quarry / Aug. 15, 1926 / Jefferson City, MO"

Full fingerprints and mug shot are featured along with convict's personal information.

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, poster exhibits the expected age wear.