(URBAN CRIME) Binder containing 200 mug shots primarily from the Eastern United States, many depicting criminals, who are classically-dressed in fedoras and fine suits, staring blankly at the photographer. The crimes cover the entire spectrum, including murder, carrying concealed weapons, larceny, highway robbery, fortune telling, narcotics, and gambling. Silver prints, each approximately 3 1/2x4 1/2 inches (8.9x11.4 cm.), with tyepwritten or handwritten caption information on verso. 1930s-50s
The colorful aliases include Stuttering Max, Blond Willy, Big Bluey, Jack Pecker, West End Ned, Jewey, The Weeping Jew, The Whip, Jap, Dutch, Lanky, Blackie, Doc, Chilly, and Doggie.
