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Post Office Department Cancelling Machine, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post Office Department Cancelling Machine, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Post Office Department Cancelling Machine, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post Office Department Cancelling Machine, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post Office Department Cancelling Machine, 1913
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This photograph, titled "Post Office Department Cancelling Machine, 1913," showcases an intriguing piece of early 20th-century American technology. The image, created by Harris & Ewing, captures the moment as a postal worker operates the machine, cancelling mail with precision and efficiency. The Post Office Department Cancelling Machine, manufactured in the United States during the 1910s, represents a significant leap forward in automation and communication technology. The machine's innovative design allowed for the mass cancellation of postage stamps on letters and parcels, streamlining the mail processing system and reducing the need for manual labor. The photograph, taken at Harris & Ewing's photographic studio, features a focused postal worker standing next to the machine, with a pile of mail at her side. The glass negatives used to capture this image have since been preserved in the Library of Congress, a testament to the historical significance of this technological advancement. The Post Office Department Cancelling Machine marked an important milestone in the evolution of the postal service, paving the way for further automation and advancements in communication technology. This photograph, with its timeless composition and fascinating subject matter, offers a glimpse into the past and the remarkable progress of American innovation.
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