Military fingerprinting, 1930s C014 / 0461
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Military fingerprinting, 1930s C014 / 0461
Military fingerprinting. Uniformed man taking fingerprints during the 1930s. 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. The record cards contain spaces for prints to be taken of each digit on both left and right hand. Research into fingerprinting developed throughout the 19th century. Its applications became widespread during the 20th century, ranging from forensics to identification systems. This photograph is thought to date from between 1930 and 1935, and is part of the FSA-OWI Collection, mostly obtained in the USA
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1900s 1930s Biometric Biometrics Biometry Desk Farm Security Administration Fingerprint Fingerprints Forensics Identification Identity Military Office Office Of War Information Photograph Collection Record Card Records Soldier Suspect Uniform Uniformed Fingerprinting
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This print captures a significant moment in history - military fingerprinting during the 1930s. In this image, we see a uniformed man meticulously taking fingerprints of an individual. The ridges on the skin of human fingertips, with their distinct and unique patterns, serve as biometric data that can be recorded and used to identify individuals. The record cards displayed in the photograph provide spaces for prints to be taken from each digit on both hands. This practice of fingerprinting has a rich history that developed throughout the 19th century but found widespread applications during the 20th century, ranging from forensics to identification systems. Believed to have been taken between 1930 and 1935, this photograph is part of the FSA-OWI Collection obtained mainly in the USA. It offers us a glimpse into an era when technology was advancing rapidly, enabling authorities to employ innovative methods like fingerprinting for identifying suspects or establishing personal identities. As we observe this historical scene unfold before our eyes, it reminds us of how far we have come in terms of technological advancements related to identity verification and forensic investigations. This remarkable image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and highlights the crucial role that biometrics played even back then.
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