Alcatraz Prison Handcuffs, Alvin Karpis Public Enemy No.1:
Alvin Karpis was one of the leaders of the Barker-Karpis gang, the last public enemy to be taken alive by the FBI in 1936. Known for leading the Barker-Karpis gang in a series of bank robberies and kidnappings around 1930. Convicted in Alcatraz prison and then released in the late 1960s. Mounted on a wooden plaque, presents the original cuffs for Alvin Karpis, alongside with a newspaper photo of the criminal.
Issued: c. 1936
Dimensions: 15.75”L x 11.25”W x 1.5”H
Condition
Age related wear.
