Forensic Science Collection

Poppy, 19th century artwork
Poppy (Papaver somniferum), 19th century artwork. These botanical drawings are from Text-book of forensic medicine and toxicology (London)

Police Bacteriological Laboratory, 1914. From The Beautiful Rio De Janeiro by Alured Gray Bell. [William Heinemann, London, 1914]

Index of fingerprints at Scotland Yard, London, c1912, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Index of fingerprints at Scotland Yard, London, c1912, (1935). The vast Scotland Yard index that contains more than 250, 000 finger-print entries

Auguste Ambroise Tardieu (French doctor and forensic scientist, 1818-1879), 1876 / 79
Auguste Ambroise Tardieu (French doctor and forensic scientist, 1818-1879), 1876/79. Woodburytype, from the periodical " Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1879), volume 8

Municipal Chemistry Laboratory, Paris Police Prefecture, 1887. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Silhouette of man wearing deerstalker, dressed as Sherlock Holmes. (Photo by H
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Silhouette of man wearing deerstalker, dressed as Sherlock Holmes

Holmes was working Hard over a Chemical Investigation, 1893. Artist: Sidney E Paget
Holmes was working Hard over a Chemical Investigation, 1893. Illustration for The Naval Treaty2 by Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), published in Strand Magazine, October and November 1893

Thomas Stevenson, British forensic scientist, 1899. Artist: Wag
Thomas Stevenson, British forensic scientist, 1899. Stevenson (1838-1908) was a scientific analyst and toxicologist who acted as an expert witness, particularly in poisoning cases

analysing, black and white, crime, criminal investigation, criminology, detective
Illustration of magnifying glass and paw, Sherlock Holmes mystery The Hound of the Baskervilles

Human and gorilla handprints. On the left is a handprint from the left hand of a human adult male. On the right is a print from the right hand of a young gorilla

Enlarged fingerprint, artwork from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

Sets of fingerprints, artwork from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

Handprint of gorilla, artwork from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

Michael Alberti (1682 - 1757) German physician and a founder of forensic medicine, born in Nuremberg. engraving from " Icones Virorum" by Friedrich Roth - Scholtz (Nuremberg, 1725)

Illustration, two forensic officers in white boiler suits holding torch and taking photographs in forest location at night, police car and officers in background

Illustration, index finger being pressed down on chart of fingerprints

High voltage driving DNA fragments along a capillary tube passing through a photo detector, illustration

Specialist takes a photograph of evidence during a battlefield forensics course
Specialist takes a photograph of a piece of evidence during a battlefield forensics course at March Air Reserve Base, California

Magnifying glass, pencil, ink pad, talc, paintbrush, and notebook of fingerprints, view from above

Fingerprints and a Magnifying Glass

Muddy shoe print, close-up

Bullets and brass casings

Tyre track in sand, close-up

Collecting forensic evidence
MODEL RELEASED. Collecting forensic evidence. Forensic scientist at the scene of a crime taking a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) sample from knife

Genetics research F006 / 9088
MODEL RELEASED. 9Genetics research. Scientist examining a DNA autoradiogram

Genetics research F006 / 9087
MODEL RELEASED. 9Genetics research. Scientist examining a DNA autoradiogram

Genetic fingerprints, conceptual artwork C016 / 7521
Genetic fingerprints, conceptual computer artwork

Fingerprints record, 1912 C014 / 0457
Fingerprints record, early 20th century. The ridges on the skin of human fingertips, a distinct and unique pattern, are an example of biometric data that can be recorded

Dermal ridges on fingertip C015 / 3467
Dermal ridges on fingertip, close-up. These ridges form a distinct pattern, with each fingerprint being unique to an individual

Toxicology laboratory, 1893
Toxicology laboratory, 19th-century artwork. Toxicology is the science of analysing and testing poisons and determining their effects on humans

Police camera, 1893 C013 / 9077
Police camera, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 11th volume (first period of 1893) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Forensic DNA profiling, conceptual artwor C013 / 4714
Forensic DNA profiling, conceptual artwork

Biometric identification

Computer crime. Conceptual computer artwork of a hand touching a key on a keyboard. The target pattern could represent efforts to target and prevent internet and computer crime

Fire fighter in a burnt house
Fire fighter searching through the wreckage of a burnt house. Evidence collected from the scene of a fire can help distinguish an accident from arson

Footprint recovery
MODEL RELEASED. Footprint recovery. Forensics officer photographing a footprint at crime scene. After taking the photograph, a cast will be made of the print

Fingerprints made visible with ink, artwork from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

Features of fingerprints, artwork from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

Crime scene tape. This tape is used by forensics officers to cordon off the area under investigation

Police evidence bag
Forensic evidence bag held by a forensics officer. This bag is used to contain the evidence collected at a crime scene

Fingerprint dusting
MODEL RELEASED. Fingerprint dusting. Forensics officer dusting a window for fingerprints at a crime scene

Fingerprint. Computer artwork depicting a fingerprint overlain with binary code. This represents modern forensic analysis of fingerprints

Shoe print evidence in sand at a crime scene ready for a cast to be made

Forensic drug analysis
MODEL RELEASED. Forensic drug analysis. Forensics officer performing a marquis reagent test to identify drug substances such as opiates, amphetamine and ecstasy (MDMA)

Forensics officer collecting evidence
MODEL RELEASED. Forensics officer collecting evidence from a car tyre at a crime scene. Evidence such as blood and DNA can be found on car tyres and used to identify a criminal

Orangutan and chimpanzee prints, from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

Human handprint. A handprint from the left hand of a human adult male, showing the pattern of palmar creases. Handprints, like fingerprints, can be used for identification

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: A Journey through Forensic Science" Step into the world of forensic science, where art and investigation intertwine. From the delicate brushstrokes of Poppy, a 19th-century artwork that captures the essence of crime scenes, to the groundbreaking Police Bacteriological Laboratory in 1914, this captivating field has evolved over time. Delve into chilling tales like that of Edward Pritchard, a Scottish murderer whose deeds were uncovered by meticulous forensic analysis. Witness historical images showcasing fingerprints as an invaluable tool in criminal investigations – from Scotland Yard's Index of fingerprints dating back to 1912 to unknown creators who immortalized this technique in 1935. Meet Auguste Ambroise Tardieu, a French doctor and forensic scientist whose work paved the way for modern criminology. Explore Paris' Municipal Chemistry Laboratory within its police prefecture walls in 1887 – an emblematic hub for scientific breakthroughs. Immerse yourself in Sherlock Holmes' world as you encounter a silhouette wearing his iconic deerstalker hat. This legendary detective tirelessly worked on chemical investigations during his adventures – inspiring countless real-life investigators along the way. Discover Thomas Stevenson's contributions as a British forensic scientist in 1899; his expertise played a vital role in solving complex cases. Analyzing black and white evidence with precision became their signature move – piecing together puzzles that would bring criminals to justice. Finally, picture yourself at a bloodstained car scene - one snapshot representing countless hours spent analyzing every detail meticulously. The realm is not only about catching culprits but also providing closure for victims and their loved ones. Forensic science continues to evolve and adapt with each passing day - driven by passionate individuals committed to unraveling mysteries hidden within crime scenes. It remains an indispensable pillar supporting our pursuit of truth and justice.