Mug Shot Collection (page 10)

MUG SHOT, 1933. A New York City Police Department mug shot of American gangsters Waxey Gordon, Hymie Pincus, and Albert Aront. Photograph by Dick DeMarsico, 1933

VITO GENOVESE (1897-1969). New York City Police Department photograph, 1934

DUQUESNE SPY RING, c1941. The 33 convicted members of the Duquesne spy ring, including Fritz Duquesne, arrested in 1941 for delivering Allied information to Germany. Photograph, c1941

POLICE PHOTOGRAPHER, 1873. The Bashful model. Police officers restrain an inmate while his photograph is taken. Engraving, American, 1873

EDUARD KULLMANN (1853-1892). Attempted assassin of Otto von Bismarck. Engraving, 1874

Bertillon identification system class C013 / 7744
Bertillon identification system class. French policemen being taught the identification system developed by the French police officer Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914) in 1883

(1881-1961). American labor leader. FBI mug shot of Foster, then chairman of the U. S
WILLIAM ZEBULON FOSTER (1881-1961). American labor leader. FBI mug shot of Foster, then chairman of the U.S. Communist Party, after his July 1948 indictment under the federal Smith Act of 1940

1893 Francis Galton criminal photograph
This Anthropometry photograph was taken of the polymath Francis Galton at age 71 when he visited Bertillous Criminal Identification Laboratory in Paris 1893

LAURA BULLION (1876-1961). American outlaw and member of Butch Cassidys Wild Bunch gang. Mug shot photograph, 1893

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"Mug Shot: A Glimpse into the Criminal Underworld" Step back in time and delve into the captivating world of notorious gangsters and criminals through their intriguing mug shots. From Charles Lucky Luciano to Benjamin Bugsy Siegel, these American mobsters left an indelible mark on history. Captured by the New York City Police Department in 1936, Luciano's stern gaze reveals a man who ruled with an iron fist. Similarly, Siegel's 1928 mug shot showcases a young man whose criminal ambitions were already evident. But it wasn't just American gangsters that found themselves immortalized behind bars. Al Capone, one of the most infamous figures of organized crime, was photographed after his arrest in Miami in 1930. His hardened expression hints at a life filled with violence and illicit activities. Beyond these well-known names lie lesser-known individuals like Henri Auvin and Antoine Benoit - faces lost to time but forever captured within these mug shots. Each photo tells its own story; from Auvin's occupation as a chaudronnier (boilermaker) to Benoit's anarchist tendencies and vagabond lifestyle. These images also serve as reminders of society's fascination with criminals throughout history. Cesare Lombroso's "L'Homme Criminel" provides us with a synoptic tableau of physical traits associated with criminality, showcasing how science sought to understand deviant behavior during the late 19th century. Lastly, we encounter John Dillinger - an enigmatic figure whose black-and-white portrait leaves us intrigued by his mysterious persona. As one of America's most wanted bank robbers during the Great Depression era, Dillinger became known as Public Enemy Number One. In this collection of mug shots lies a glimpse into humanity’s darker side – where power struggles, illegal activities, and societal unrest intertwine.