Bertillonkártyát

Bertillonkártyát refers to a Bertillonage card, a historical document used in anthropometry for identification. The Bertillon system, developed by Alphonse Bertillon in the late 19th century, was a method of identifying criminals based on a series of precise body measurements. These measurements included things like head length, head width, length of the middle finger, foot length, and forearm length. In addition to these physical measurements, the Bertillonkártyát would also record descriptive information such as eye color, hair color, and any distinguishing marks or scars. Photographs of the individual were also often included.

The primary purpose of the Bertillonkártyát was to create a standardized and objective system for identifying repeat offenders. Before fingerprinting became widespread, the Bertillon system was considered a scientific advancement in criminology. Police departments and penal institutions maintained extensive archives of these cards. If a suspect was apprehended, their measurements could be compared against the existing records to determine if they had a prior criminal history. While the Bertillon system was eventually superseded by more effective biometric identification methods like fingerprinting and DNA analysis, the Bertillonkártyát represents an important step in the evolution of forensic science and criminal identification techniques.