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Once the laser beam scanned the records, the information is coded on a screen and a print-out is tracked of all persons who are registered in the archives with similar fingerprint descriptions, NYC
Once the laser beam scanned the records, the information is coded on a screen and a print-out is tracked of all persons who are registered in the archives with similar fingerprint descriptions, NYC

Once the laser beam scanned the records, the information is coded on a screen and a print-out is tracked of all persons who are registered in the archives with similar fingerprint descriptions, NYC

Artist (1929 - 2006)
Date1975
MediumVintage gelatin silver print
DimensionsImage Size: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number2020.12.67
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An ultra sophisticated machine uses laser beams to search for finger prints. The fingerprint image is lifted from an object, put into photo print form and fed into the computer. The laser tracks down all fingerprints similar to the image in question, NYC
An ultra sophisticated machine uses laser beams to search for finger prints. The fingerprint image is lifted from an object, put into photo print form and fed into the computer. The laser tracks down all fingerprints similar to the image in question, NYC
Leonard Freed
A “fingerprint card” showing the markings of the fingers of each hand, thousands of these cards are stored on computers in the Police Records Department, NYC
A “fingerprint card” showing the markings of the fingers of each hand, thousands of these cards are stored on computers in the Police Records Department, NYC
Leonard Freed
1975
Part of the police patrol work is to check “wanted persons photos” with citizens in various neighborhoods. A detective inquires in Upper East Manhattan about a criminal wanted for murder, NYC
Part of the police patrol work is to check “wanted persons photos” with citizens in various neighborhoods. A detective inquires in Upper East Manhattan about a criminal wanted for murder, NYC
Leonard Freed
1975
“A robot portrait” is made of the possible criminal from elements provided by witnesses. Hair, nose, eyes and ears are adopted from various photos to make a drawing similar to the image seen by witnesses, NYC
“A robot portrait” is made of the possible criminal from elements provided by witnesses. Hair, nose, eyes and ears are adopted from various photos to make a drawing similar to the image seen by witnesses, NYC
Leonard Freed
1975
Sister Mary Corita with silk-screen print
Sister Mary Corita with silk-screen print
Jacques Lowe
ca. 1960
Merrill,Hugh,2012.50.164
Boy's Archive, Who Be Bo
Hugh J. Merrill
1998
How Many Women Artists Had One-Person Exhibitions in NYC Art Museums Last Year?
How Many Women Artists Had One-Person Exhibitions in NYC Art Museums Last Year?
Guerrilla Girls
1985
Suffering from an overdose of drugs, a young woman who collapsed in the street is being helped by police officers of the 9th Precinct to a nearby hospital, NYC
Suffering from an overdose of drugs, a young woman who collapsed in the street is being helped by police officers of the 9th Precinct to a nearby hospital, NYC
Leonard Freed
1978
A young black boy who says he is left alone in the city comes to the 9th Precinct for help and protection, NYC
A young black boy who says he is left alone in the city comes to the 9th Precinct for help and protection, NYC
Leonard Freed
1978
Markov-Grinberg,PublicLetter,2013.76.12
Public Letter to a Slacker from a Record Breaking Collective Farm, Stalingrad Region
1933
Gussow,Alan,PagesfromGardenRecordBook,2002.72
Pages from the Garden Record Book #6 - The Promises of May, with Asparagus
Alan Gussow
1992
Krasner,Lee,Nude Study,1937
Nude Study
Lee Krasner
1939
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