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Bullet riddled car used by George Baby Face Nelson, 1934 (b/w photo)
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Bullet riddled car used by George Baby Face Nelson, 1934 (b/w photo)
PNP252326 Bullet riddled car used by George Baby Face Nelson, 1934 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Nelson (1908-34) American bank robber and gangster; who worked for Al Capone (1899-1947) before joining the Dillinger Gang; organised crime;); Peter Newark American Pictures
Media ID 32013504
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Broken Criminal Gangsters Mobster Motor Motorised Robbery Sinister Vehicle Americhe Bullet Holes Windscreen Windshield
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This photograph captures the aftermath of a notorious crime spree that gripped America in 1934. The bullet-riddled car, once used by the infamous gangster George "Baby Face". Nelson, stands as a haunting testament to a dark chapter in American history. George Nelson, known for his association with Al Capone and later the Dillinger Gang, was no stranger to organized crime. This vintage vehicle served as his getaway car during numerous robberies and heists across the country. Its shattered windshield and broken glass bear witness to intense shootouts with law enforcement. The sinister aura surrounding this image is palpable; each bullet hole tells a story of violence and desperation. It serves as a chilling reminder of the lengths some would go to achieve their criminal ambitions. Photographed by an anonymous American photographer from the 20th century, this print now resides in a private collection. Its historical significance cannot be overstated - it represents an era when mobsters like Baby Face Nelson held sway over America's underworld. As we gaze upon this relic from another time, we are transported back to the gritty streets of 1930s America. It is through images like these that we can begin to understand both the allure and danger associated with figures such as George "Baby Face". Nelson – men who became legends within their own criminal realm.
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