A Colorado State Penitentiary guard in uniform looks on as a man bends over the "Old Gray Mare" a device used in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, at the prison, for disciplinary beatings. Rolled United States flags are on an interior shelf.
Description
1 photonegative : glass ; 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 cm.)
Is Part Of
Harry M. Rhoads photograph collection.
Subject
Colorado State Penitentiary--1920-1930; Canon City (Colo.)--1920-1930; Beating--Colorado--Canon City--1890-1900; Prisoners--Colorado--Canon City--1890-1900; Colorado State Penitentiary.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Source
Morey Engle.
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR700186531
Notes
Condition: stained, emulsion flaking and peeled at bottom.; Title supplied.; R7001865314
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