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Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912. [USA. A catcher pouch was grabbed by the catcher mechanism in the passing train. This technique, known as mail on the fly, was used between the 1870s and the 1930s]
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This photograph, titled "Post office Department, Hupp Auto Railway Service, 1912" by Harris & Ewing, offers a glimpse into the past of American communication technology. The image showcases a mail catcher in action, as a pouch is grabbed by the mechanism in a passing steam train. This technique, known as 'mail on the fly,' was used extensively between the 1870s and the 1930s to transport mail between cities and towns, often along railways. The photograph, taken in the United States during the 1910s, showcases the intricate machinery involved in this process. A steam locomotive pulls a train, with a mail car attached, as a mail catcher arm extends towards the incoming train. The mail pouch, suspended from a cable, is caught mid-air by the mechanism, demonstrating the precision and efficiency of this mail delivery system. The photograph was taken by Harris & Ewing, a renowned photographic studio based in Washington D.C. at the time. The studio, founded by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze (later Newcombe), was known for its high-quality glass negatives and was a significant contributor to the Congressional Library's collection. This image, a testament to the ingenuity of the postal service and the transportation industry during the early 20th century, is a fascinating piece of American heritage.
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