Perron. Jules. 31 ans, né le 9/8/62 à Saint-Denis (Seine). Journalier. Anarchiste. 75/3/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon's 1894 photograph "Perron. Jules. 31 ans, né le 9/8/62 à Saint-Denis (Seine). Journalier. Anarchiste. 75/3/94." is a prime example of the "mugshot" style of photography, which Bertillon developed as a method of criminal identification. This image depicts Jules Perron, a 31-year-old anarchist laborer, likely taken during his arrest in Paris. The image is part of the Bertillonage system, which used detailed measurements and photographs to create a unique profile for each criminal. This photograph, along with the inscription, serves as a document of Perron's identity and criminal history, offering a glimpse into the methods of 19th-century policing and criminal identification.