This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2022
[HANDCUFFS & MILITARIA]. Unusual photograph archive of Florence Reed, “The Perfect Prisoner,” modeling a collection of handcuffs, restraints, and military devices. 1960s (principally 1967/8). Archive of photographs, nearly all color prints on Kodak watermarked and stamped paper. In gilt frames and vinyl albums, titled in gilt to covers “The Perfect Prisoner/Florence Reed” or “The Perfect Model Prisoner” and depicting the woman smiling as she models all manner of antique handcuffs and restraints such as leg irons, ball and chain, the “iron collar” and leather “insanity” restraints, among others, with identifications on the reverse with the handcuff or restraint manufacturer and model and date the photograph was taken. Additional albums depict a World War II militaria collection and various torture devices including whips, stocks, and a scold’s bridle, all apparently displayed in different rooms in a single private residential dwelling. Generally 3 ½ x 3 ½”; largest 9 ½ x 7 ½”. Altogether, over 150 photographs in albums; and 17 framed photographs.