Fingerprints record,early 20th century. The ridges on the skin of human fingertips,a distinct and unique pattern,are an example of biometric data that can be recorded and used to identify individuals. This record card shows prints taken from the fingers and thumb of the left and right hands. These records are from the Fingerprint Bureau of the United States Department of the Navy. Research into fingerprints developed throughout the 19th century,with forensic applications becoming widespread in the early years of the 20th century. The US Navy began using fingerprints in 1907. This fingerprints record dates from 1912 | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Library of Congress |
Bildgröße: | 3567 px × 4908 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
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