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Mechanical detail of a valuable adjunct to the office equipment (b / w photo)
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Mechanical detail of a valuable adjunct to the office equipment (b / w photo)
6008254 Mechanical detail of a valuable adjunct to the office equipment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanical detail of a valuable adjunct to the office equipment. Illustration for Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator (c 1926).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
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Barrel Business Cabinet Commercial Depressed Envelopes Equipment Feed Foot Guard Lifted Mechanical Mechanism Office Printed Roller Tray Valuable Inking Stencils Treadle
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This print captures the intricate mechanical detail of a valuable adjunct to office equipment. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image showcases a fascinating piece of history from the commercial world. The photograph features a trade barrel-like structure with various components that were essential for office tasks during the 1920s. Envelopes and stencils can be seen neatly arranged on a feed tray, ready to be processed. A mechanism guard is lifted, revealing an ink foot treadle that would have been depressed to activate the inking roller. This device was used for printing and refiling documents, serving as an indispensable tool in any bustling office environment of its time. Its presence highlights how technology has evolved over the years, transforming mundane tasks into efficient processes we take for granted today. The attention to detail captured in this image allows us to appreciate both the craftsmanship involved in creating such machinery and its significance within business operations during that era. It serves as a reminder of how far we've come since then while also acknowledging our reliance on innovative tools even now. Displayed here as part of a private collection, this photograph offers us a glimpse into early 20th-century commerce and invites contemplation about our own modern-day advancements.
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