A Hand Print from India, a 19th-century print

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Framed Print of Hand print from India

Hand print from India. Sir William James Herschel (1933-1918), an English colonial official, initiated fingerprinting in India in the 1850s for use on contracts and deeds to prevent fraud. Later this expanded its use for criminal identification. © Courtesy Everett Collection

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Fingerprinting History , Historical Fingerprinting Methods , Indian Fingerprinting System , Early Forensic Science Techniques , Sir William Herschel Biography , Criminology In The 1800s , Unique Identification Methods , Dactyloscopy Technology Development , Criminal Identification Systems

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Discover the fascinating history behind fingerprinting with our 'Hand print from India' framed print. This image, courtesy of Everett Collection, takes you back to the 1850s when Sir William James Herschel first introduced this revolutionary technique in India. A testament to human ingenuity and innovation, this piece is a must-have for anyone interested in history, science or simply art.

A delicate hand print from India, preserved in a timeless print.

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Photo Prints - Step into the fascinating world of history and innovation with our prints. This striking image, 'Hand print from India' by Courtesy Everett Collection, takes us back to the pioneering days of fingerprinting in 19th-century India. Sir William James Herschel's groundbreaking initiative paved the way for a revolutionary crime-solving technique that continues to shape our world today. Bring a piece of this story into your home and be inspired by the power of human ingenuity.

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Canvas Prints - Discover the rich history behind 'Hand print from India' by Everett Collection, a fascinating piece of art that shows Sir William James Herschel's pioneering work in fingerprinting in the 1850s. Now available as Canvas Prints, this artwork brings a touch of colonial era charm to your home decor, perfect for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike.

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Made and Shipped from within the USA or Canada as appropriate. Printed on 10"x8" Premium Matte Paper offering bright, white paper with a matte finish with a digitally rendered mat surround offering the timeless look of professionally mounted artwork. Our 1″ Frames are available in a range of colours with clear acrylic shatterproof glazing and Kraft pad backer. Matte Paper offer a lighter-weight alternative to fine art paper which is optimized for artwork and can be suitable for photography in scenarios where a less glossy appearance is preferred. This sustainable paper printing is an alternative to our premium fine art paper. Each frame is 1″ wide by 3/4″ deep and glazed using standard 1/16” clear PETG to protect and enhance the visibility of each print. Ready to hang with a sawtooth metal hanger and sturdy backer.

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.3cm x 20.4cm (4.8" x 8")

Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")