Pierce Wire Recorder, 1940's
The Webster Chicago wire recorder was quickly followed by a number of other brands of wire recorders. This is one of the more successful ones made by the F.D. Thomas Company called the Pierce Wire Recorder. It was more "portable" than the first Webster Chicago recorders and was purchased by private detectives for "wire" jobs. Note the carry handle on the case top in the photo on the left. The cover shown in the bottom of the photo would fit over the wire spools to protect them while it was being transported to a case for a special "wire" operation. It's important to note that audio recordings at the time was a technological wonder and private-eyes obtained top dollar for fees for bringing in the "wired" evidence.

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