Early 20th Century Mug Shots - James Johnson/Robbery - 1943

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Your Passion Is Our Promise... Authentic Autographs, Fine Art & Antiquities Seller ID: jgautographs-liveVintage Mug Shots Unsigned Photograph(JG Autographs watermark does not appear on the actual item, only our online scan)About this Item:Early 20th century vintage mug shot photographs. 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.Information on verso identifies the man as James Johnson jailed at the Missouri State Penitentiary for robbery and released in 1943.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 inches, this photograph is in overall very good condition, with expected light age wear.More About Us And Our Committment To You:JG Autographs, Inc. has been a leader in the autograph field since the mid 1990s. From the beginning, the idea was simple: sell top-quality, 100% authentic autographs and fine collectibles.Today, nearly twenty years after the founding of JG Autographs, we continue our commitment to provide you with the finest authentic Autographs, Art & Antiquities. JG Autographs, Inc. is a leader in providing authentic autographed items and memorabilia to private collectors, dealers and galleries all over the world. Our impeccable reputation stands behind our products and company.Our GuaranteeAt JG Autographs, Inc. every autograph comes with our lifetime Letter of Authenticity (LOA / COA) stating our guarantee that, for the lifetime of the item, we stand behind the authenticity of the item. Our Letter of Authenticity takes that guarantee one step further by containing an image(s) of the exact item which the letter is accompanies. Each LOA is hand signed by our President. Collectively, these measures prevent the misuse of our LOAs and protect the integrity of our authentic autographs we sell. Autographs purchased from JG Autographs, Inc. accompanied by our LOA will maintain the respect they deserve in regard to any and all future concerns on authenticity.The Uniqueness of Our ProductsJG Autographs, Inc. prides itself on selling 100% authentic autographs and memorabilia. We carry a broad range of products in hundreds of varying categories of collecting. Our category diversity includes film and television, military, models, music, notables, politics, science, space and aviation, sports and the arts. Whether you are a history buff, fan of modern film, television, art or music or enjoy collecting material from your favorite home town team or sports legends, we carry it all. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors looking for trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that special person in your life or corporate gift for a special client.Supplies Useful Information All autographs sold are hand signed. We do not sell reproductions of autographs. All autographed items, as well as our fine vintage collectibles, come with a Full Letter of Authenticity All prices are firm. We do not discount prices on a per request, per customer basis. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Any item can be returned for any reason within 14 days of receipt. We are registered dealer #147 in good standing w... read more

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