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Record 1 2013-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
CONT

[In preparation for post-mortem fingerprinting, the cadaver's] separated surface skin ... or the dermis [is] dyed with fingerprint powder ... Then the protective backing is removed from a white Herma adhesive label (size 32 mm x 40 mm) and the label is laid in a body pan with the smooth side down, so that the adhesive side faces upward. The individual prints are then taken with the body pan, checked ... then adhered ... to a prepared transparent slide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
DEF

Petit contenant qui sert à transporter les étiquettes comportant les empreintes post mortem placées face vers le haut aux fins d'identification.

Spanish

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