Premium Framed Print : Banks of Filing - Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
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Banks of Filing - Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Companys Home Office Building in New York City. A view of the filing section - then, the largest outfit of steel filing cases in the world
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Admin Administration Archive Banks Cabinets Cases Clerks Drawers Files Filing In Formation Insurance Ladder Metropolitan Paper Work Rows Section
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this photograph of the Banks of Filing at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's Home Office Building in New York City, circa 1910. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, established in 1868, was once the largest life insurance provider in the world, and this image showcases the impressive filing section that supported its vast administrative operations. The scene is a breathtaking display of organization and efficiency, with rows upon rows of steel filing cases stretching as far as the eye can see. Each case is meticulously labeled, housing countless files that contain the personal and financial information of policyholders. The intricate system of cabinets, drawers, and files allowed for quick and easy access to essential records, ensuring the smooth running of the company's administrative machine. The photograph captures a moment in history when paperwork reigned supreme, with women clerks diligently working at their desks, sorting and filing documents with precision. A ladder is visible in the background, suggesting that the upper shelves were also utilized for storage. The steel filing cases, a testament to the industrial era, were a crucial component of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's success and growth. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing insights into the history of insurance administration and the importance of meticulous record-keeping. The Banks of Filing at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company's Home Office Building stand as a symbol of the company's commitment to providing security and peace of mind to its customers, one file at a time.
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