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Tools Of The Safe Cracker
Filename: 990_16_7-Crime-Mis_1HR.jpg
Size: 4785 x 4800 (24.4MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: San Francisco
County: California
Country: United States
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Tools Of The Safe Cracker
San Francisco, California: 1921. Tools of the trade used by safe cracker Ernie Bowen and his mob in over 100 safe cracking jobs
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Media ID 9739835
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1920s 1921 B And W California Crime Guns Monochromatic Monochrome San Francisco Tools Weapons Criminals Lawless Pistols Safes Tools Of The Trade
Tools Of The Safe Cracker - A Glimpse into the Underworld of 1920s San Francisco
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This intriguing print takes us back to the lawless era of Prohibition in 1921, capturing a chilling glimpse into the world of notorious safe cracker Ernie Bowen and his gang. The image showcases an array of tools that were instrumental in over 100 successful safe cracking jobs across California. In this monochromatic composition, we see a collection of vintage instruments meticulously arranged on a worn wooden table. These tools served as weapons for these audacious criminals, enabling them to breach even the most secure bank vaults with ease. Amongst the assortment are pistols, showcasing their readiness to use violence if necessary. The absence of people adds an air of mystery and danger to this historic snapshot. It invites us to imagine the clandestine operations conducted by these outlaws under cover of darkness, plotting their next heist while evading capture from law enforcement. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details, it becomes clear that it is not just a mere depiction but also a testament to an era defined by crime and rebellion against authority. This image serves as a reminder that history is not only shaped by heroes but also by those who dared challenge societal norms through illicit means. With its powerful visual narrative and historical significance, "Tools Of The Safe Cracker" transports us back in time, allowing us to witness firsthand the dangerous exploits undertaken by Bowen and his mob
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