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[CRIME]. Five Photographs of Female Detective Exposing Shoplifting Techniques. Philadelphia, ca. 1900s. Series of five images of a female detective demonstrating the techniques and apparatus employed by a shoplifter she arrested. The “lifter’s” accessories included a fake forearm and hand, a bag worn under clothing, and a fur “muff” to help conceal stolen articles. 8 x 6”. Press stamps of P-J Press Bureau, with original descriptive caption slugs affixed. Scattered small tears, chips, and creases.