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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
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.3cm x 39.6cm (9.6" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
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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