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Fingerprint brush
Fingerprint brush

Fingerprint brush

Object number2006.030.0005
Datecirca 1960
ClassificationsArtifacts
ObjectBrush
Credit LineLt. J. C. "Carl" Day Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumWood, Hair, String
Dimensions4 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. (11.4 x 4.4 x 1.9 cm)
DescriptionThis brush was used by Lt. J. C. "Carl" Day, head of the Dallas Police Crime Scene Search Unit, to dust the Mannlicher-Carcano rife that was found on the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository for fingerprints.
Curatorial Commentary
I had the honor of conducting the Museum's second videotaped oral history with Mr. Day in 2006. Near the conclusion of our interview, I inquired if he had any artifacts that he could share with the Museum.  His wife brought out a briefcase that held most of his crime scene investigation equipment and supplies used in 1963.  Previously unaware that these treasures were of value to anyone, he readily agreed to donate his investigative kit to the Museum. - Stephen Fagin, Associate Curator