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Lot # 673: 1947 Black Inmate Killed in Georgia", Graphic Crime Scene Photo

Category: Other Non-Sports

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "October Collectors Auction 2021",
which ran from 9/26/2021 9:00 PM to
10/9/2021 8:00 PM



1947 Photograph from the height of the "Jim Crow South" showing a black inmate in Brunswick, Georgia who had been killed in a supposed jail break attempt. A poignant image that makes you wonder if there person was ever guilty in the first place of anything other than just being back, this is an important piece of social history that was issued by Acme and stamped on the back with a full paper caption as well.

Size: 7x9
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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