Vignaud. Antoine. 32 ans, né à Cussey (Allier). Cordonnier. Vol anarchiste. 21/3/94. 1894

This is a portrait photograph from Alphonse Bertillon’s series of mugshots of criminals, made for the French police to identify repeat offenders. This photograph, taken in 1894, features Vignaud, a 32 year old shoemaker from Cussey. The mugshot, part of Bertillon's anthropometric system, uses precise measurements and a consistent pose to capture an individual's unique features. These detailed photographs contributed to the development of early forensic science.