Unnamed Archive
Maker: Peter Bochmann; Unknown
Date Made: n.d.
Country: German Democratic Republic
Materials: photograph paper; paper
Measurements: 30 cm x 21 cm; 11 13/16 in x 8 1/4 in; 14 cm x 10.5 cm; 5 1/2 in x 4 1/8 in; 14 cm x 11 cm; 5 1/2 in x 4 5/16 in
Language: German
Genre/Form: document
This is a collection of facial recognition tests used to train border guards. Some have exercises and questions written on the pages, others are blank. Also included are a photograph and a newspaper clipping from the same plastic sleeve. The photograph is a large version of what appears to be a passport photo. The newspaper clipping depicts a topless woman hiding her face in her hair, with the caption "Why are you hiding your face so anxiously?" Could it be a joke? Listed below are some of the test questions. Picture 1, page 1, front (059C) There are two passport photos . Exercise: As a passport controller, you receive these documents for the authentication and unequivocal authentication of the identity of the bearer of the passport. What do you have to compare? What is your decision? Page 1, back. (059D) 2 photos of ID cards, Montana driver's license and faculty ID from Kansas State University Page 3 (059E) Question: Which Person is identical to the person in the middle photo? Explain your decision. Picture 2 (059A) 2 photos with descriptions; Question: are the depicted people identical? March 2, 1979, ID dispute. At entrance the citizen appeared to be from Guadaloupe passport photo from the provided French passport 2 photos, one of a boy with glasses, one without (059F) Exercise: Name the features that can be used to identify people. Are the people identical yes/no? There are 5 more similar exercises with and without questions.
Collection/Series: Peter Bochmann Border Guard Collection
Accession Number: 2017.015.059