Margerand. Claude. 32 ans, né le 24/3/61 à Beaujeu (Rhône). Cordonnier. Anarchiste. 3/7/94. 1894

This photographic portrait by Alphonse Bertillon, a pioneer of criminal identification techniques, is part of a series of mugshots created for a criminal identification system. The image depicts a man named Claude Margerand, a 32-year-old anarchist and cobbler from Beaujeu, France, who was arrested in 1894. The photograph, taken in a studio setting, showcases Bertillon’s innovative approach to criminal identification, utilizing detailed measurements and a standardized format to catalog and classify individuals. This series of photographs, while serving a practical purpose, also offers a glimpse into the lives and faces of individuals caught within the criminal justice system of late 19th-century France.