Guerlinger. Pierre. 28 ans, né le 31/5/65 à St-Avold (Moselle). Journalier. Anarchiste. 14/4/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon, a pioneer in criminal identification, created this mug shot of Pierre Guerlinger in 1894. Bertillon’s system of anthropometry involved taking detailed measurements of individuals, like head size and ear length, to create a unique identification system. This small, sepia-toned photograph, part of a larger series, captures Guerlinger’s face, with emphasis on his features, as part of the Bertillonage system. The image is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, showcasing the history of criminology and photography.