Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
Finger prints.
Publication Details
London: Macmillan, 1892 CE.
The use of fingerprints as identification marks was known to the Chinese, but Galton was among the first to explain their possibilities in the identification of criminals. “Galton’s delta” is a triangular area of papillary ridges on the distal pads of the digits.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #186 |
| Permanent Link | https://hom-sveltekit.fly.dev/entry/3435 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | finger-prints |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London