Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

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Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents - At Desk, 1912. [Edward Bruce Moore, US Patent Office]

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This striking photograph captures Edward B. Moore, Commissioner of Patents, in deep concentration at his desk in 1912. The image, taken by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, showcases Moore's focused demeanor as he reviews patent applications and correspondence. The Commissioner's cluttered office is filled with stacks of papers, patent documents, and a candlestick telephone, symbolizing the constant influx of information and communication in his role as a civil servant. Edward Bruce Moore served as the Commissioner of Patents from 1911 to 1913, during a time of significant growth and innovation in American industry. The patent office was a hub of activity, with inventors and innovators from all corners of the country seeking to protect their ideas and bring new technologies to market. Moore's office also reflects the era's evolving communication technologies. A pole telephone sits in the corner, while a more modern candlestick telephone rests on his desk, highlighting the transition from landlines to more portable options. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a key figure in America's patent system during a pivotal period in the nation's history. The Harris & Ewing photographic studio, founded by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze in 1896, was a leading provider of news and editorial photographs for major American newspapers. Their work captured the country's social, political, and cultural landscape, making this image an invaluable addition to any collection focused on American history, communication, or the patent office.

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