Chericotti. Paul. 35 ans, né à Milan (Italie). Marchand de volailles. Anarchiste/Assoc. de malfaiteurs. 25/3/94. 1894

This photograph, titled "Chericotti. Paul. 35 ans, né à Milan (Italie). Marchand de volailles. Anarchiste/Assoc. de malfaiteurs. 25/3/94.", was taken by Alphonse Bertillon in 1894 as part of his anthropometric identification system. The image depicts Paul Chericotti, a 35-year-old Italian poultry merchant who was an anarchist and suspected criminal. Bertillon's system, known as "Bertillonage," used detailed physical measurements and photographic records to identify individuals, particularly criminals. This mug shot, part of the Bertillon system, offers a glimpse into the history of criminal identification and the development of forensic science in the late 19th century.