Lot 274
[CRIME & PUNISHMENT]. A group of 8 mugshots of African American men, some identified. Philadelphia, PA, ca 1950s-1960s.
Sale 1118 - African Americana
Feb 28, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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300
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$158
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Lot Description
[CRIME & PUNISHMENT]. A group of 8 mugshots of African American men, some identified. Philadelphia, PA, ca 1950s-1960s.
4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. silver gelatin photographs (one with light spotting, one shows discoloration, light edge and corner wear). The photographs show front and profile views of the subjects. Five include information relative to the subject's name, physical characteristics, residence, and alleged crime on recto or verso. Most appear to have been arrested in Philadelphia.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property from a 35-Year Collection from the Southern United States
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