Schaeffer. Ignace. 42 ans, né à Berheim (Bas-Rhin) le 31/10/51. Ébéniste. Anarchiste. 2/7/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon's 1894 "Schaeffer. Ignace. 42 ans, né à Berheim (Bas-Rhin) le 31/10/51. Ébéniste. Anarchiste. 2/7/94." is a photographic portrait of a French anarchist, Ignace Schaeffer, taken as part of Bertillon's system of criminal identification. The image, part of the "Bertillonage" system, aimed to create a unique visual record of individuals by using a standardized method of measuring and photographing them. This specific portrait captures Schaeffer's full face and upper torso, showcasing a detailed view of his features and clothing. The small dimensions of the photograph, typical of Bertillon's work, allowed for efficient storage and retrieval, while the inclusion of descriptive details provided further identification information. This portrait exemplifies Bertillon's pioneering approach to criminal identification through anthropometry, a system that influenced forensic science and photography for decades.