Early microform reader. Young woman shown with what may be an early version of a microform reader. Microform is a photographic technique that scales d

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Early microform reader. Young woman shown with what may be an early version of a microform reader. Microform is a photographic technique that scales down documents for storage and transmission. Lenses and magnifying equipment are used to read them. Examples of such technologies include microfilm and microfiche.

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Photo credit: © SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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