Son of the founder of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency (1846–1923) who himself headed the company following his father’s death. Vintage matte-finish 7 x 9 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Steven T. Richard, Jr., with my best love, Wm. A. Pinkerton, June 10th/22.” In very good condition, with trimmed edges, moderate silvering to darker areas, and mounting and adhesive remnants on reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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