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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
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Step into history with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This captivating image, titled "Census Machine," captures the Hollerith 070 electric Vertical Sorting Machine in action. A game-changer in the 1908 census process, this machine could sort up to 250-270 cards per minute. Bring a piece of historical innovation into your home or office with this beautifully framed print by Paul Thompson/FPG. The perfect conversation starter, this framed print is not only a stunning addition to your decor but also a testament to the power of technology and its role in shaping our world.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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