Feb 19, 2015 - Sale 2374

Sale 2374 - Lot 76

Unsold
Estimate: $ 2,000 - $ 3,000
(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

Additional Details

From the Collection of John Binder.

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.