Poster Print : Census counting machine
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Census counting machine
Counting and tabulating machines used in the 1911 census. Punched cards, where different combinations of holes represented a different fact on the census sheet were then fed into the counting and tabulating machines
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Census Combinations Counting Fact Holes Machines Punched Represented Sheet
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Census Counting Machine Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intriguing counting and tabulating machine used during the 1911 census. With its intricate details and historical significance, this poster print is a must-have for any history or technology enthusiast. The Census Counting Machine, featuring punched cards and complex mechanisms, was instrumental in processing and analyzing census data. Add this unique and thought-provoking print to your wall and bring a piece of history into your home or office."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 47.8cm (16.5" x 18.8")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This fascinating historical print captures the intricate process of counting and tabulating machines used in the 1911 census. In an era long before digital technology, punched cards were utilized to represent different facts on the census sheet. These cards, with various combinations of holes, were then fed into the counting and tabulating machines for processing.
The importance of this method cannot be understated, as it revolutionized the way data was collected and analyzed during that time period. Each hole in the punched card symbolized a specific piece of information, allowing for efficient and accurate tallying by these innovative machines.
Looking at this image transports us back to a time when manual labor was required for tasks that are now done effortlessly by computers. The sheer complexity and ingenuity behind these early counting machines is truly remarkable.
As we reflect on how far technology has come since 1911, it's important to appreciate the foundations laid by inventions like these counting and tabulating machines. They played a crucial role in shaping our understanding of society through detailed census data collection.
This print serves as a reminder of the evolution of data processing techniques over time, highlighting both the progress made and the significance of historical innovations such as these.
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