Reward poster for escaped convict, John Hackett, Walla Walla, Washington

1910

American 20th Century

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This is a photograph of a reward poster for an escaped convict. The upper section of the poster contains two black and white mugshot photographs of an individual with the profile and front view positioned side by side. Below the photographs are the words "REWARD" and "ESCAPED CONVICT!". The text details the escape from Meskill Rock Quarry and offers a $50 reward for the capture. The text outlines specifics about the individual such as physical description, identifying marks, and fingerprints. It includes a detailed account of the person’s criminal history, sentence, and escape circumstances. At the bottom of the poster is the name "Washington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, Washington," indicating the penitentiary associated with the escapee.

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Private collection, United States; Private collection, England, early 2000s; (Stewart & Skeels, London), 2020; NGA purchase, 2020.

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