Postcard photograph, ca. 1920, of a policeman identified as "Uncle Henry Lahrey," who "posed as [a] woman to catch muggers in [the] park." He is shown seated in a chair and wearing a full ensemble of women's clothing including a wig, purse, fur-lined cape, and perhaps even some makeup. Minor loss to lower left corner, creasing and toning throughout; overall fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 14 cm.).
Postcard photograph, ca. 1920, of a policeman identified as "Uncle Henry Lahrey," who "posed as [a] woman to catch muggers in [the] park." He is shown seated in a chair and wearing a full ensemble of women's clothing including a wig, purse, fur-lined cape, and perhaps even some makeup. Minor loss to lower left corner, creasing and toning throughout; overall fine. 3.5 x 5.5 inches (8.9 x 14 cm.).