Scene in the Identity Bureau. Each of the little pigeon holes in the cabinet along the wall contains from fifteen to twenty records. Every record furnishes an absolute and indisputable proof of the identity of the man who made the imprint. There are more than 5,000,000 (5,000) records in the bureau.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Scene in the Identity Bureau. Each of the little pigeon holes in the cabinet along the wall contains from fifteen to twenty records. Every record furnishes an absolute and indisputable proof of the identity of the man who made the imprint. There are more than 5,000,000 (5,000) records in the bureau.

[ca. June 1921]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Identification. Tags, Cards, Etc.

🔒

Order museum-quality prints

Sign in to order prints, canvas, and more of this work. Browsing and full-resolution downloads stay free.