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Fingerprints
Frances Galton and the Evolution of Fingerprinting
Due to the failure of the anthropometry method in
the William West case the fingerprinting system supported by Frances Galton became the preferred method of criminal identification. His choice method, the
Henry Method, was supported by statistical proof in
his 1892 book Finger Prints.
Galton established a methodology for classifying the
prints and a database for their filing. His work was the
basis for all of the fingerprint work done today.

Have a look at your fingers.
What shapes do your prints have?
Using the powders recover your finger
marks from the paper available.

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  • 1. Fingerprints Frances Galton and the Evolution of Fingerprinting Due to the failure of the anthropometry method in the William West case the fingerprinting system supported by Frances Galton became the preferred method of criminal identification. His choice method, the Henry Method, was supported by statistical proof in his 1892 book Finger Prints. Galton established a methodology for classifying the prints and a database for their filing. His work was the basis for all of the fingerprint work done today. Have a look at your fingers. What shapes do your prints have? Using the powders recover your finger marks from the paper available.