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Woman At A Typewriter
Portrait of a young woman typing on an early typewriter, circa 1872. The keyboard layout had been invented a few years earlier by Christopher Scholes. The caption reads (undeciphered) Scholes 1872. The first typist. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images(
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11800206
© 2004 Getty Images
Equipment Innovations Inventions Office Typewriter
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the year 1872, capturing a moment of innovation and female empowerment. The image showcases a young woman engrossed in her work, seated at an early typewriter. Her focused expression reveals the dedication she pours into her task as she taps away on the keyboard. The typewriter itself is a remarkable invention by Christopher Scholes, whose name is proudly displayed on the caption alongside the year it was taken. This particular model features a keyboard layout that had been recently invented by Scholes himself, revolutionizing written communication forever. As we admire this snapshot from history, we can't help but reflect on how far technology has come since then. In an era where typing has become second nature to most of us with sleek computers and smartphones at our fingertips, it's fascinating to witness the birth of such an essential tool. Moreover, what makes this photograph even more significant is its portrayal of a female pioneer breaking barriers in a male-dominated field. This unnamed woman represents countless others who defied societal norms and embraced new opportunities for themselves. Through this timeless image captured by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we are reminded not only of technological advancements but also of the indomitable spirit that propels progress forward – one keystroke at a time.
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