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In Bengal/India, British officer William James Herschel uses the hand impression of Rajyadhar…

In Bengal/India, British officer William James Herschel uses the hand impression of Rajyadhar Konai as a contract fingerprint signature.

In Bengal/India, British officer William James Herschel uses the hand impression of Rajyadhar…: Historic fingerprint impressions made by William James Herschel in 1859–1860, following his earlier 1858 use of handprints in India. The sample is from 1859–60, not necessarily Rajyadhar Konai's 1858 contract.
Historic fingerprint impressions made by William James Herschel in 1859–1860, following his earlier 1858 use of handprints in India. The sample is from 1859–60, not necessarily Rajyadhar Konai's 1858 contract. · Credit: William James Herschel; archive via Thames Pilot collection · License: Public domain

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