Shanks, Shivs, Chibs, Chivs

Circa 1930's to 1960's prison shanks from a New York State prison.

Available here, here and here.

Ann and Pete

Circa 1920's prison folk art made out of matchsticks.

Available at Darrell Dean Antiques.

1776 Prison Art Sculpture of Bacchus Carved by British Prisoners of War

1931 Prison Art Love Letters to a Prisoner