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African-American mugshots.

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Book Description

AFRICAN-AMERICANS CAUGHT UP IN THE U.S PENITENTIARY SYSTEM [INCARCERATION] [UNIDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPHER]. African-American mugshots. 8 Silver gelatin photographs showing the captive's portraits side on and facing the camera. c. 75 by 137mm, occasional creases, single image with some wear along the right edge. In good condition and suitable for framing. n.p.
Dealer Notes
Three women and 5 men's mug shots taken over either side of WWII. Whilst this cataloguer has been unable to identify the sitters of their locations, they provide rare documentation of African American's interactions with the penitentiary system in the USA.

More images are available on request.
Author [PRISON]
Date 1937-47
Binding N/A
Condition G
Pages 8

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