Fine Art Print : Patent drawing, 1889, for Herman Holleriths first tabulating machine used in the Eleventh U. S. Census of 1890

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Patent drawing, 1889, for Herman Holleriths first tabulating machine used in the Eleventh U. S. Census of 1890

CENSUS COUNTING MACHINE.
Patent drawing, 1889, for Herman Holleriths first tabulating machine used in the Eleventh U.S. Census of 1890

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Media ID 10409610

1889 Apparatus Calculation Census Counting Diagram Herman Hollerith Idea Invention Machine Mathematic Patent Tabulator

A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print

Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Granger Art on Demand, featuring a captivating patent drawing of Herman Hollerith's groundbreaking invention - the Census Counting Machine from 1889. Widely used in the Eleventh United States Census of 1890, this intricate design revolutionized data processing. Add a touch of history and innovation to your space with this stunning, museum-quality print, perfect for any office or home decor.

Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 30.5cm (23.4" x 12")

Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the patent drawing from 1889 of Herman Hollerith's groundbreaking invention - the first tabulating machine used in the Eleventh U. S. Census of 1890. The intricate diagram captures the essence of Hollerith's brilliant idea, which revolutionized data calculation and analysis. In this historical snapshot, we witness a pivotal moment in late 19th-century innovation as Hollerith's ingenious apparatus comes to life on paper. The detailed design illustrates his vision for an efficient counting machine that would forever change how census data was processed. The significance of this patent drawing cannot be overstated. It represents not only the birth of a remarkable invention but also a turning point in the field of mathematics and statistics. With its introduction, Hollerith paved the way for future advancements in data processing and analysis that continue to shape our world today. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to a time when ideas sparked revolutions, where calculations were transformed into tangible machines capable of handling vast amounts of information with unparalleled speed and accuracy. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and reminds us that even seemingly mundane tasks like counting can lead to extraordinary breakthroughs when approached with creativity and determination. Let us celebrate Herman Hollerith's pioneering spirit captured within these lines and curves—a true visionary whose legacy lives on through every modern-day computer program or algorithm designed for data manipulation.

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