Woman (1891–1931) associated with numerous gangsters who was involved in blackmailing and money lending, found beaten and strangled in a New York park. The investigation that followed became a citywide obsession. Original poster issued requesting information about Vivian Gordon, dated March 6, 1931, 10 x 11.5, featuring two images of her and a description of what she was last seen wearing. In part: “At the time she was last seen she wore black velvet dress, collar and cuffs trimmed with cream colored lace. Cheap ornamental bar pin…with imitation green jade circle size of 10-cent piece.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds and a small tear to the right edge. Gordon had been discovered murdered on February 25, 1931, and this poster was distributed in an effort to trace her movements. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.
