Tag: police photography

Two in One

~ Shayne Davidson ~ 9 Comments

I purchased this photo because I’d never seen one like it. It was made in 1892 at the Woolfall & Welcome photography studio. The business was in Pittsfield, a city near the western edge of Massachusetts. There are few examples on the web of the work of Woolfall & Welcome, so my guess is that … Continue reading Two in One

Photographing the Rogues: The Police and 19th Century Photography

~ Shayne Davidson ~ 8 Comments

Before there were mugshots there were rogues' gallery photos. If you're interested in the history of police and prison photography during the 19th century, you're in luck! I'm giving a Zoom talk on the subject this coming Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM EST. The talk will be recorded, so if you have plans … Continue reading Photographing the Rogues: The Police and 19th Century Photography