Catty. Nicolas, Pierre, François. 47 ans, né à Fressenneville (Somme). Mécanicien. Anarchiste. 10/3/94. 1894

This is a mugshot photograph by Alphonse Bertillon, a pioneer of criminal identification, of Pierre Nicolas, a 47-year-old French mechanic and anarchist. Taken in 1894, it is part of Bertillon's "anthropometric" system, which used detailed physical measurements and photographic documentation to identify criminals. Bertillon's system, influential in police work for decades, is now recognized as a precursor to forensic science. This image exemplifies the historical and societal contexts surrounding photography and the criminal justice system in the late 19th century.