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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
An impression made by the sweat pores in the ridges on the ends of the human fingers and thumbs. Fingerprints contain naturally produced [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=oil oils] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=salt salts] from the human skin that leave residue on contact surfaces. Fingerprint residues can etch [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=metal metals] and stain organic materials such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=leather leather] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=paper paper] (Shelley 1987). Fingerprints for each human produce a unique pattern of ridges. Images of fingerprint patterns found on works of art have been compared as a potential authentication source (Sigel 2002).
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An impression made by the sweat pores in the ridges on the ends of the human fingers and thumbs. Fingerprints contain naturally produced [[oil|oils]] and [[salt|salts]] from the human skin that leave residue on contact surfaces. Fingerprint residues can etch [[metal|metals]] and stain organic materials such as [[leather]] and [[paper]] (Shelley 1987). Fingerprints for each human produce a unique pattern of ridges. Images of fingerprint patterns found on works of art have been compared as a potential authentication source (Sigel 2002).
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
skin oils and salts; Fingerabdruck (Deut.); empreinte digitale (Fr.); vingerafdrukken (Ned.); impresso digital (Port.); fingeravtryck (Sven.)
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skin oils and salts; Fingerabdruck (Deut.); empreinte digitale (Fr.); vingerafdrukken (Ned.); impressão digital (Port.); fingeravtryck (Sven.)
  
 
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|aaiFINGERPR.jpg~FTIR]]]
  
== Additional Information ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
Tony Sigel, "Bernini Terracottas: Technical Analysis, Modeling Technique, Authorship", presented at the conference Earth and Fire: Contributions to the Study of Italian Terracotta Sculpture, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, April 2002.
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* Tony Sigel, "Bernini Terracottas: Technical Analysis, Modeling Technique, Authorship", presented at the conference Earth and Fire: Contributions to the Study of Italian Terracotta Sculpture, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, April 2002.
  
== Authority ==
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* Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
  
* Marjorie Shelley, Marjorie Shelley, ''The Care and Handling of Art Objects'', The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "fingerprint." Accessed 8 Sept. 2005 .
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "fingerprint." Encyclopdia Britannica. 2005. Encyclopdia Britannica Premium Service. 8 Sept. 2005 .
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* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingerprint (Accessed Sept. 7, 2005)
 
 
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com  Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingerprint (Accessed Sept. 7, 2005)
 
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 07:13, 21 August 2022

Fingerprint ridges

Description

An impression made by the sweat pores in the ridges on the ends of the human fingers and thumbs. Fingerprints contain naturally produced oils and salts from the human skin that leave residue on contact surfaces. Fingerprint residues can etch metals and stain organic materials such as Leather and Paper (Shelley 1987). Fingerprints for each human produce a unique pattern of ridges. Images of fingerprint patterns found on works of art have been compared as a potential authentication source (Sigel 2002).

Synonyms and Related Terms

skin oils and salts; Fingerabdruck (Deut.); empreinte digitale (Fr.); vingerafdrukken (Ned.); impressão digital (Port.); fingeravtryck (Sven.)

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AaiFINGERPR.jpg


Resources and Citations

  • Tony Sigel, "Bernini Terracottas: Technical Analysis, Modeling Technique, Authorship", presented at the conference Earth and Fire: Contributions to the Study of Italian Terracotta Sculpture, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, April 2002.
  • Marjorie Shelley, The Care and Handling of Art Objects, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 1987