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Classification and uses of finger prints.
Publication Details
London: Routledge, 1900 CE.
The Henry system of fingerprint classification, developed when Henry served as Inspector-General of Police in Bengal, is the basis for the system presently in use worldwide.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #189 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/3461 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | classification-and-uses-of-finger-prints |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London