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This cabinet card depicts an 1880s policeman from Mansfield, Ohio.
He is shown in this image with his badge visible "1" and drawing his club.
Photographed by Campbell of Mansfield.
I will post a companion image to this shortly.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
Scott
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Cabinet Card PhotographsFirst introduced in the 1860s, cabinet card photographs were similar to car…
Thanks stepback and walksoftly.
Scott
Thanks kerry and Purdy-- I have another view posted of the same policeman that clearly shows his "Police" belt.
Scott
Very cool picture of 1800s policeman Scott! I wish I could see his Billy Club up close, I've got one and am wonderin what era it's from.
Thanks for looking sign. Take a look at my other post (same guy). In picture #4 you can see a blow up of the handle of his billy club:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/39840-another-cabinet-card-occupational-of-pol?in=user
Scott
love the uniforms and photos!!!
Thanks bellin. The uniform and hat is very typical of late 19th/ early 20th century American police.
Many folks associate the hat with the UK and are suprised to see it in US images.
Scott
Thanks again Amphora.
Scott
Thanks again, Budek.
Scott