/internal/media/dispatcher/3611/fullJar of fingerprint powdercirca 19603 5/16 x 1 5/8 in. (8.5 x 4.1 cm)Glass, Metal, PaperLt. J. C. "Carl" Day Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza2006.030.000201 jar of black fingerprint powder in a glass canister with metal screw-on lid. Jar is about half full of powder.
Label on jar reads:
FINGER PRINT POWDER
"ATOMIC" BRAND
VELVET BLACK
Manufactured by
Criminal Research Products, Inc.
Conshohocken, PennsylvaniaArtifacts641420E-108.466683600028970Jar0E-10Jar of fingerprint powder used by Lt. J. C. "Carl" Day when processing evidence found in the Texas School Book Depository on November 22, 1963.
Label on jar reads:
FINGER PRINT POWDER
"ATOMIC" BRAND
VELVET BLACK
Manufactured by
Criminal Research Products, Inc.
Conshohocken, PennsylvaniaFingerprintsInvestigationsDay, CarlDallas Police DepartmentDallas Police Crime Scene Search UnitI 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 CuratorWhen we share this artifact with student groups, they love the graphics on the label; the "Sherlock Holmes" hat and magnifying glass really capture their imaginations! - Sharron Conrad, Curator of Education