Maince. Émile. 19 ans, né à Levallois-Perret (Seine). Réparateur d'objets d'arts. Anarchiste. 6/1/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon’s “Maince. Émile. 19 ans, né à Levallois-Perret (Seine). Réparateur d'objets d'arts. Anarchiste. 6/1/94.” is a photographic portrait of Émile Maince, a 19-year-old anarchist and art object repairer from Levallois-Perret. This image is part of a series of photographs Bertillon created for his anthropometric identification system, which aimed to classify and track individuals based on physical measurements. This system was widely used by police departments around the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The image shows Maince in a standard mugshot pose, with a neutral expression and a simple, dark suit, highlighting the system's focus on objectivity. The detailed inscription provides a glimpse into Maince’s life and serves as a testament to the enduring power of archival photographs as historical documents.