New York City [Anna Swift Home]

New York City - Anna Swift Home, original, vintage press photograph, circa 1936.  

The 1925 census recorded the Canadian-born Anna Swift, 40, described as a chiropractor, living in a house at 8 West 70th Street with her sister, two nieces, a nephew and three servants. In 1936, Swift, who operated 8 West 70th as the ''Danish Institute,'' was convicted of prostitution. She served a sentence, but then in 1940 was arrested again at the house -- along with several women described as masseuses -- and again convicted.

This vintage, unsigned, glossy press photograph, approximately 7 x 9 inches is in good condition aside for some minor surface marks, dings and creases.  Its verso bears a hand written description "Home of Anna Swift at 8W 70 St."