![ca. 1890, [Prisoners at Wormwood Scrubs prison, London]
The prisoners hold up their hands to show any identifying features, such as tattoos or missing fingers. A mirror placed on their right shoulder captures their profile.
via the Photographs Collection at the National Media Museum](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo17m4X3Zo1qa51rdo1_500.jpg)
ca. 1890, [Prisoners at Wormwood Scrubs prison, London]
The prisoners hold up their hands to show any identifying features, such as tattoos or missing fingers. A mirror placed on their right shoulder captures their profile.
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I love everthing about this, especially the great name. “Wormwood Scrubs”. Love it.
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