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TICKER-TAPE MACHINE
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TICKER-TAPE MACHINE
Transmitter of the Exchange Companys apparatus, and the Receiving Instrument whereby stockbrokers can obtain the latest information about the stock market, by telegraph. Date: 1893
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1893 Apparatus Companys Exchange Information Instrument Latest Obtain Receiving Stock Tape Telegraph Ticker Transmitter Stockbrokers
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1. Title: "The Heartbeat of Wall Street: A Ticker-Tape Machine from 1893" In the bustling heart of Wall Street during the late 19th century, the ticker-tape machine served as an essential tool for transmitting and receiving stock market information. This image, taken in 1893, showcases the intricate mechanism of this revolutionary communications apparatus. The ticker-tape machine, a combination of both the transmitter and the receiving instrument, played a pivotal role in bringing the latest stock market data to stockbrokers in real-time. The machine's complex design was a marvel of the era, with its intricate gears, levers, and rollers working in harmony to transmit and receive stock prices via telegraph. The ticker tape, a continuous strip of paper, was fed through the machine, carrying the vital market information from the exchange to the stockbrokers' offices. As the tape was fed through the machine, the latest stock prices were printed in a clear, legible format, allowing brokers to make informed decisions based on the most up-to-date information. The ticker-tape machine revolutionized the way stock market information was disseminated, providing a level of transparency and accessibility that had never before existed. This technological advancement played a significant role in shaping the modern financial industry, laying the foundation for the high-speed, data-driven markets we know today. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intricacies of a device that forever changed the financial landscape and paved the way for the digital age of finance.
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