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Paper shredder

(Paper shredder)

Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad Company
September 1, 1909

This Blomfeldt and Rapp Company paper shredder was used by the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad in a railyard office. It was patented and manufactured specifically for destroying railroad, transfer and other tickets, premium stamps, wrappers, checks, and other documents.

Gelatin dry plate negative. L 20.5, W 26 cm
Steamtown National Historic Site, STEA 7469. C0507