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1917 antique CRIME WANTED POSTER PHOTO colorado JACK GRIFFEN AL HOGAN jailbreak
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A scarce and visually striking 1917 “WANTED FOR JAIL-BREAKING” poster issued by J. H. Weir, Sheriff of El Paso County, Colorado Springs, Colorado, offering rewards totaling $175 ($25 each) for the capture of multiple escaped prisoners. The poster measures approximately 8.75 x 13 inches, and features multiple mugshot photographs of the fugitives.
Dated April 21, 1917, this broadside documents a coordinated jailbreak involving several men, including JACK GRIFFEN, ALEXANDER JAMES HOGAN, ALVA LUCKENBILL, JOHN PRICE, ELMER HUNT, ALBERT E. HILL, and ROY E. CONE. The layout includes multiple photographic images (profile and frontal views), along with detailed physical descriptions, measurements, and identifying characteristics for each individual.
The multi-person format and array of mugshots make this an especially compelling display piece, representing early 20th-century law enforcement efforts and identification methods. The presence of period markings and stamps further supports its use and circulation.
Condition: Typical age-related wear including fold lines, toning, and light edge wear. Reverse shows age toning and bleed-through from the front. Overall displays very well for its size and format.
A highly desirable piece for collectors of Western law enforcement, crime history, mugshot photography, and early wanted posters, especially due to the multiple subjects and dramatic jailbreak context.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
CONDITION: See listing description and photos.
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