Bertillon cards and related documents circa 1880 to 1930
Description
Accession contains criminal identification cards, complete with photos, fingerprints, age, height, weight, and Bertillon Measurements (outer arms, trunk, head length, head width, right ear length, left foot, middle finger, little finger, forearm). There are some boxes which are completely in disarray and are marked assorted. Arranged chronologically.
Extent
31.00 cubic feet
Dates
circa 1880-1930
Record Groups
External Documents
Source
- New York (N.Y.). Police Department (Organization)
Creator
- New York (N.Y.). Police Department (Organization)
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