Fingerprint analysis, 1918 C014 / 0458

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Fingerprint analysis, 1918 C014 / 0458

Fingerprint analysis. Early 20th-century analysis of fingerprints, with a clerk using a loupe to examine the records. 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 analysis is being done in 1918 in the fingerprint department of the Intelligence 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

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1900s 1910s 1918 Analysing Analysis Analytical Analyzing Biometric Biometrics Biometry Cards Criminology Examining Fingerprint Fingerprints Forensic Scientist Forensics Harris And Ewing Collection Identification Identity North American Record Card Records Studying Technician Worker Clerk Fingerprinting Loupe

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This print from 1918 showcases the meticulous process of fingerprint analysis, a groundbreaking technique in the early 20th century. In this image, we witness a dedicated clerk at the Intelligence Bureau of the United States Department of the Navy engrossed in her work. With utmost concentration, she utilizes a loupe to examine intricate records containing fingerprints. The ridges on human fingertips, an extraordinary and distinctive pattern, serve as biometric data that can be recorded and utilized for individual identification. This revolutionary analytical approach was instrumental in advancing criminology and forensic science during this era. Throughout the late 19th century, research into fingerprints steadily progressed until it gained widespread recognition by law enforcement agencies in the early years of the 20th century. The US Navy embraced this innovative method as early as 1907. In this historical snapshot captured by Marie Dahm from Harris & Ewing Collection at Library of Congress/Science Photo Library, we are transported back to an era where technology met identity verification head-on. The photograph not only represents a significant milestone but also pays homage to those who tirelessly worked behind-the-scenes to develop such crucial techniques that continue to shape our understanding of crime investigation today. As we delve into this monochrome image filled with determination and intellectuality, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in utilizing biometrics like fingerprints for personal identification purposes.

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