A wanted poster from the sheriff of Los Angeles County, California. 25 February 1908

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A wanted poster from the sheriff of Los Angeles County, California. 25 February 1908

Entry/Object ID

2018.217.1.1

Description

A wanted poster from the sheriff of Los Angeles County, California, 25 February 1908. Louis Harris, aka Louis Willey and The Rabbit, was charged with robbery and escaped from custody. The poster has a photograph and description of Mr. Harris and offers a $50 reward for his return. With creases, an acid burn, embrittlement, tears, foxing, yellowing and tape on the back, the object is in fair overall condition.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Poster

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects