Clerks Casing Mail For Bags, United States Post Office (1903 Original Black & White Film)

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Ever wondered how mail got sorted in the early 1900s? Check out this rare silent film from 1903 showcasing the "casing" process. Watch as postal workers expertly sort letters into designated compartments for efficient delivery. A glimpse into the past operations of the US mail system!

Source :
Weed, A. E., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company & Paper Print Collection. (1903) Clerks casing mail for bags, U.S.P.O. United States: American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00564543

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