Census Machine

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Census Machine

The Hollerith 070 electric Vertical Sorting Machine of 1908, which can sort 250-270 cards a minute for the census. (Photo by Paul Thompson/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Paul Thompson/FPG

Media ID 11925666

© 2008 Getty Images

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This sepia-toned print takes us back to the year 1908, where we witness an extraordinary invention that revolutionized the process of census-taking. Standing tall and proud in the frame is the remarkable Hollerith 070 electric Vertical Sorting Machine, a marvel of its time. With its intricate mechanism and advanced technology, this incredible contraption could sort an astonishing 250-270 cards per minute for the census. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see only one man standing beside this magnificent creation. His presence emphasizes both the scale and significance of this machine's capabilities. As he gazes upon it with awe and admiration, one can almost sense his appreciation for human ingenuity and progress. The image captures not just a mere piece of machinery but also symbolizes innovation at its finest. It represents how humans constantly strive to simplify complex tasks through their inventions. The Hollerith 070 electric Vertical Sorting Machine undoubtedly played a crucial role in streamlining data collection during those times when accuracy was paramount. Thanks to Paul Thompson's keen eye as a photographer, we are transported back over a century ago to witness history being made before our very eyes. This print serves as a testament to human achievement and reminds us that even seemingly mundane tasks like taking censuses have been transformed by groundbreaking inventions like these.

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