J. B. Black, Forger 1902
J.B. Black, who was arrested for forgery ("bogus checks")- his mug shot. In the early 1900's, it was common for those who were arrested to be held by the police while being photographed. (Black is being forcefully held by his hair.)
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Photoprint by the Cincinnati Police Dept.
People in photo include: J. B. Black
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Photoprint by the Cincinnati Police Dept.
People in photo include: J. B. Black
Date & Place:
at Police Dept in Cincinnati, Ohio USA