Arresting Images

The Archives of Ontario has a really interesting exhibit titled Arresting Images: Mug Shots from the OPP Museum so my boss and I went to see it at lunch today. We didn't have to travel far, the Archives are next door to our offices at York University. It's a fascinating look at early mug shots of criminals and suspects from the 1880s through around 1905. Lots of pickpockets, con men, and few horse thieves. A few lady criminals and suspects - thieves and con artists but no prostitutes. Apparently - and surprisingly, the Archives have no such photos.

The title of the exhibit is clever and I used it for my blip title which is a double entendre as well signifying the title of the show but also the poster is seemingly behind bars - namely shadows of my window blinds (blinds justice?). The show closes tomorrow so if you are in the Toronto area do see it. Here are some show links to the exhibit's backers:

The Archives of Ontario

The OPP Museum

YFILE story on the exhibit