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Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Walter S. Gifford, between 1914 and 1918. American businessman and diplomat Walter Sherman Gifford: president of the AT&T; US Ambassador to the United Kingdom
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Ambassador Businessman Commissary Communication Diplomat Glass Negatives Gmgpc Listening Office Phone Phone Call Telecommunication Telecommunications Telephone Telephone Call
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In this striking photograph, taken between 1914 and 1918, we see Walter S. Gifford, an American businessman and diplomat, deep in concentration as he listens intently to a phone call in his office. The image, captured by the renowned Harris & Ewing photographic studio, showcases Gifford's focused demeanor and the advanced communication technology of the time. Walter Sherman Gifford was a prominent figure during the early 20th century, serving as the President of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) before being appointed as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The telephone, a symbol of modern communication, was a crucial tool for both his business and diplomatic pursuits. The setting of the photograph is a simple yet elegant office, with a large window providing ample natural light and a glass negative on the table, possibly a photographic print from the Harris Ewing Collection. The presence of Martha Kuntze, the wife of George W. Harris, co-founder of Harris & Ewing, adds an intriguing layer to the image, as she stands in the background, observing the scene. This photograph is a testament to the significant role that communication technology played during the 1910s, and the pivotal position that figures like Walter S. Gifford held in shaping the world's telecommunications landscape. The image is a valuable addition to any collection focusing on the history of business, technology, and diplomacy.
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