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Lot #292
Lindbergh Kidnapping Wanted Poster

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Description

Original wanted poster requesting "Information as to the whereabouts of Chas. A. Lindbergh, Jr.," 9 x 15.5, March 11, 1932. The poster features two images of the Lindbergh baby and some pertinent information: "Son of Col. Chas. A Lindbergh, World-Famous Aviator, This child was kidnaped [sic] from his home in Hopewell, N.J., between 8 and 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 1932. Description: Age, 20 months, Weight, 27 to 30 lbs., Height, 29 inches, Hair, blond, curly, Eyes, dark blue, Complexion, light, Deep dimple in center of chin, Dressed in one-piece coverall night suit. Address all communications to Col. H. N. Schwarzkopf, Trenton, N.J., or Col. Chas. A. Lindbergh, Hopewell, N.J." Archivally matted and framed under museum glass to an overall size of 13 x 19.75. In fine condition.

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