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Post Office Department - Mailbags, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post Office Department - Mailbags, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Post Office Department - Mailbags, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Post Office Department - Mailbags, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Post Office Department - Mailbags, 1913
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This photograph, titled "Post Office Department - Mailbags, 1913," is a fascinating glimpse into the past of America's postal service. The image, created by Harris & Ewing, captures the bustling activity inside a post office during the early 1910s. Mailbags, overflowing with letters and parcels, are piled high on tables and chairs, while postal workers sort through the contents with focused determination. The room is filled with a sense of urgency and productivity, as the mail is prepared for distribution across the country. The photograph was taken by George William Harris and Martha Ewing of Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio. The studio, which was based in Washington D.C., was a prominent fixture in the nation's capital during the early 20th century. The Harris & Ewing Collection, which includes this photograph, is now housed in the Library of Congress. The photograph provides a unique window into the communication systems of the past, showcasing the importance of the postal service in connecting people and communities across great distances. The mailbags in this image represent the tangible links between families, friends, and businesses, and serve as a reminder of the enduring power of communication to bring people closer together. The photograph's timeless quality is further enhanced by its use of glass negatives, which lend the image a rich, textured quality that adds to its historical significance. The black and white palette, too, adds to the image's timelessness, transporting us back to a bygone era and inviting us to reflect on the ways in which communication has evolved over the past century.
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