Gordon. Max. 39 ans, né le 20/8/54 à Vilna (Italie). Employé de commerce. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

This is a mugshot from a series of photographs taken by Alphonse Bertillon, a French criminologist who pioneered the use of photography in police work. The image is part of the Bertillon system, a method of identification that used a combination of physical measurements and photographs to create unique records of individuals. This mugshot of Gordon Max, taken in 1894, features details like his age, birthdate, birthplace, occupation, and even political beliefs. The image showcases the historical development of photography in the context of criminal identification, highlighting the evolution of investigative techniques in the late 19th century.