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Lot 544

[MUGSHOTS]. Large Group of Nearly 127 Mugshots of Pennsylva...

Estimate: $700 - $900

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[MUGSHOTS]. Large Group of Nearly 127 Mugshots of Pennsylvania Criminals. [Ca. 1940s]. Black and white photographs of arrestees, all mounted onto white double-sided card with typed information on both sides, most with small metal hanging bar affixed at top. Photos are approximately 3 ? x 4 ??; cards approximately 5 x 6? (one card in this lot is larger, approximately 5 x 8? on pink cardstock). Some general wear, soiling, most cards slightly curled. Generally very good or better. Many cards identify markings such as tattoos, etc. Most criminals are caucasian, a few are African-American. Crimes vary and include: Communist Criminal Synd (the larger card, for the Michigan Central Railroad), Burglary, Larceny, Auto Larceny, Robbery, Armed Robbery, some crimes are denoted by numbers. Law enforcement agency is unidentified.