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Antique Framed Print : American Gangster Jack Legs Diamond
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American Gangster Jack Legs Diamond
American Gangster and Bootlegger Jack Legs Diamond (1897-1931). Date: circa 1928
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Crime Criminal Diamond Gangster Gangsters Jack Legs Bootlegger
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 22.8cm x 37.1cm (9" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Jack Legs Diamond: The Notorious American Gangster and Bootlegger of the Roaring Twenties This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Jack Legs Diamond, an American gangster and bootlegger who ruled the criminal underworld of New York City during the Roaring Twenties. Born in 1897, Diamond, whose real name was John Sylvester Sullivan, earned his nickname due to his distinctive gait, which was the result of a childhood injury. Diamond's criminal career began in the early 1920s when Prohibition made the production and sale of alcohol a lucrative business. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a key player in the illegal liquor trade in New York City. Diamond's empire extended beyond just bootlegging, as he also controlled various gambling dens, brothels, and protection rackets. Despite his criminal activities, Diamond was known for his charisma and charm. He was a regular at high-society events, often rubbing shoulders with the city's elite. Diamond's image was further romanticized by the media, who portrayed him as a dapper and debonair figure. However, Diamond's criminal empire was not without its challenges. He was a prime target for rival gangs, law enforcement, and even other members of his own organization. In 1931, Diamond was shot and killed in a hail of bullets in a brazen daylight assassination. This photograph, taken circa 1928, captures Diamond in his prime. He is dressed impeccably in a sharp suit and fedora, exuding an air of confidence and power. The image serves as a reminder of the allure and danger of the criminal underworld during the Roaring Twenties, a time when figures like Jack Legs Diamond ruled the streets of America's cities.
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