Bureau Of Engraving Printing Collection

Liberty Loan. Bureau of Engraving, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan. Bureau of Engraving, between 1910 and 1920

Bureau of Engraving, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bureau of Engraving, between 1910 and 1920
Bureau of Engraving, between 1910 and 1920

Women trimming and stacking currency sheets at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1890

Women perforating sheets of stamps in the Stamp Division at the Bureau of Engraving... c1895
Women perforating sheets of stamps in the Stamp Division at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1895. Photograph shows a group of women perforating stamps. Power is provided by steam driven belts

Workers in the postage stamp gumming and drying room in the Stamp Division... ca 1895
Workers in the postage stamp gumming and drying room in the Stamp Division at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, ca 1895. Photograph shows men and women in the gumming and drying room

Workers moving newly printed currency into a drying box where sheets will dry before...c1890
Workers moving newly printed currency into a drying box where sheets will dry before the next wetting and printing at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1890

Workers wetting sheets prior to printing paper money at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1895

Workers grinding and processing the ink used to print paper money at the Bureau of Engrav... c1890
Workers grinding and processing the ink used to print paper money at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1890. Photograph shows men working on machines powered by steam driven belts

Workers taking mucilaged sheets of postage stamps from the drying box in the gumming... c1895
Workers taking mucilaged sheets of postage stamps from the drying box in the gumming and drying room of the Stamp Division at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1895

African American workers doing laundry at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1895

Worker prepares gum for postage stamps in the Stamp Division at the Bureau of Engraving... c1895
Worker prepares gum for postage stamps in the Stamp Division at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1895

Bureau engraving & printing - stamp division, between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Bureau engraving & printing - stamp division, between 1890 and 1910. Photograph shows interior view with women working at machines in the stamp division of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Stamp Division, between 1889 and 1890. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Stamp Division, between 1889 and 1890. Photograph shows woman and man printing sheet of stamps

Office in Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C. between 1880 and 1910(?)

Women operating machinery at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington, D.C. 1889 or 1890

Three men in office in Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C. 1889 or 1890

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Wash. D.C. c1889. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Wash. D.C. c1889. Auditor's building

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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is the government agency responsible for producing all of the nation's paper currency. With a history dating back to 1862, the bureau has been at the forefront of ensuring the security and integrity of our money supply. From designing intricate banknotes to printing them with precision, every step in the process is carefully monitored to prevent counterfeiting. The bureau employs cutting-edge technology and skilled artisans to create some of the most beautiful and complex currency designs in the world. Each bill goes through multiple quality control checks before it is released into circulation, guaranteeing that only genuine notes are in circulation. In addition to printing money, the bureau also produces special documents such as savings bonds, postage stamps, and identification cards for federal agencies. Their dedication to excellence and commitment to safeguarding our financial system make them an essential part of our economy. Next time you hold a dollar bill in your hand, remember that it was meticulously crafted by the talented individuals at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing – a true symbol of American craftsmanship and ingenuity.