Vintage Mug Shot
Vintage Photograph
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Early 20th century vintage mug shot postcard. The use of photography in the justice system became prevalent later in the 19th century, as they felt the documentation of physical traits could help predict criminal tendencies. Alphonse Bertillion, a clerk in the Parisian police department developed the mug shot, a format which features a frontal and profile image of the subject. Coupled with a system of identifying facial measurements, this tracking system was adopted by the Chicago Police Department in 1894.
Print on verso identifies the man as "Geo. W. Hedden" who was wanted for "passing worthless checks." Bears officiating stamp "Office Chief of Police / June 3 1911 / Hall of Justice / San Francisco, Cal."
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 3.5 x 5.5, this photograph postcard is in overall fine condition, with a horizontal bend across towards the bottom.
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