Saulnier. Alphonse, Joseph. 31 ans, né à Paris XXe. Tourneur sur bois. Anarchiste. 14/3/94. 1894

Alphonse Bertillon’s 1894 photograph, “Saulnier. Alphonse, Joseph. 31 ans, né à Paris XXe. Tourneur sur bois. Anarchiste. 14/3/94.,” is a portrait of a 31-year-old man, Alphonse Saulnier, described as an anarchist wood turner from Paris. This work is part of Bertillon’s anthropometric system, a method of identification using physical measurements and photographs. The photograph features a frontal view of Saulnier, offering a clear and detailed image of his features, which serves the purpose of criminal identification. This type of photography was used by law enforcement agencies worldwide to aid in the identification and apprehension of criminals.