Alfred Clegg from Defenders & Offenders (N283) issued by D. Buchner & Co.
Folders from Defenders & Offenders (N283) issued by D. Buchner & Co. circa 1880–99. 200 cards in set. Card pictures a named criminal offender on front of folder with back giving more information on the subject and his or her criminal background. Printed inside of folder (on back of cover): EXTRA./ For any Cards packed in this Brand of Tobacco./ we will redeem as follows (printed in red):/ We are now packing/ in each package of/ "ONE OF THE FINEST"/ TOBACCO/ One of these colored/ Portraits. For 100 Pocket-Knife or Pocket-Book./ For 200 A Gilt Bound Book, called " Defenders/ and Offenders."/ For 400 A Gilt-handled Silk Umbrella./ For 600 A Handsome Bronze Clock. 17 1/2 inches/ high,. 8 inches wide (printed in red).
Artwork Details
- Title: Alfred Clegg from Defenders & Offenders (N283) issued by D. Buchner & Co.
- Publisher: D. Buchner & Co., New York (American, 19th century)
- Date: 1880–99
- Medium: Commercial color lithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/2 × 2 9/16 in. (8.9 × 6.5 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: Burdick 221, N283.16
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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