Desk Job Collection

Capt. Victor S. Jackson, U.S.N. 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Capt. Victor S. Jackson, U.S.N. 1917
Capt. Victor S. Jackson, U.S. Navy, 1917

Harper's January, c1890 - 1907. Creator: Edward Penfield
Harper's January, c1890 - 1907. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

Two men in the office of the chief engineers of R. Martens & Co
MNY380841 Two men in the office of the chief engineers of R. Martens & Co. Inc, New York, 1916 or 1917 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Women typing in an office of the Mantle Co. of America, New York
MNY380836 Women typing in an office of the Mantle Co. of America, New York, 1915 or 1916 rsilver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Men and women working at desks in an office at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380863 Men and women working at desks in an office at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

Women working in an office at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380857 Women working in an office at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Men working in an office at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380855 Men working in an office at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York, 1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Interior view of women working in the order department at International Magazine Co
MNY381020 Interior view of women working in the order department at International Magazine Co. 119 West 40th Street, New York

Men and women working in the stenographers department of R. Martens & Co. Inc
MNY380840 Men and women working in the stenographers department of R. Martens & Co. Inc. New York, 1916 or 1917 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Women working in a filing room, under male supervision, at the Metropolitan Life
MNY380859 Women working in a filing room, under male supervision, at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

A man and women working in the credit office of the Mantle Lamp Co
MNY380837 A man and women working in the credit office of the Mantle Lamp Co. of America, New York, 1915-16 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Interior view of men using dictating machines at the New York Edison Co
MNY380983 Interior view of men using dictating machines at the New York Edison Co. at 55 Duane Street, New York, 1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Men working in what appears to be a sorting room at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380866 Men working in what appears to be a sorting room at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

Men and one woman working at desks in an office at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380864 Men and one woman working at desks in an office at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

Men and women working in the export and filing office of R. Martens & Co. Inc
MNY380839 Men and women working in the export and filing office of R. Martens & Co. Inc. New York, 1916-17 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Women working in a typing pool, 1900

Order and dispatch office, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967. Artist
Order and dispatch office, Stanley Tools, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1967

Lost order? two salesmen try to sort out the orders over a cigarette, 1967. Artist
Lost order? two salesmen try to sort out the orders over a cigarette, 1967

Road control room, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A controller with his intercom keeps a view on the access road to the steelworks at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co in

Office scene, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Office scene, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. Ticker tape machines can be seen being operated by the female staff

Tabulating machines in the punch room in a Sheffield Factory office, 1963. Artist
Tabulating machines in the punch room in a Sheffield factory office, South Yorkshire, 1963. scene in the offices of the Edgar Allen Steel Company

Weighbridge office scene, Spillers foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1961. Artist
Weighbridge office scene, Spillers foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, 1961. In this photograph, a lorry driver reports to the enquiries window whilst his lorry sits on the weighbridge outside

Computer room, Huntsman House, Tetleys brewers headquarters, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The Tetley familys links with the beer industry reach back into the 1740s when William Tetley was described

Administration office at Huntsman House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Huntsman House was the headquarters of Tetleys brewers

The administration office at Huntsman House, Tetleys headquarters in Leeds, May 1968
The administration office at Huntsman House, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Tetleys brewers had many tied houses in the 1960s

Punch room at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Punch room at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The punch room at Tetleys headquarters, Huntsman house in Leeds. The ticker tape can be seen streaming out of the machines

Managed Houses General Office, Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist
Managed Houses General Office, Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Tetleys had many tied houses in the 1960s. Here, in their headquarters in Huntsman House in Leeds

A salesman gets a helping hand in checking the figures, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
A salesman gets a helping hand in checking the figures, 1967

An order gets a close inspection, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
An order gets a close inspection, 1967

Typist, 1967. Artist: Michael Walters
Typist, 1967

Preparing publications for the press, Patent Office, London, c1903 (1903)
Preparing publications for the press, Patent Office, Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, c1903 (1903). From Living London, Vol. III, by George R. Sims

Public letter writer, Mexico. Artist: CB Waite
Public letter writer, Mexico. Public letter writers earned a living writing letters on behalf of people who were illiterate

Jerome and Jean Charaud, French writers, 1932. A photograph from Album de Photographies, Dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1850-1950, Editions MD, 22 Rue de L Arcade, Paris 8, 1850-1950

Gabriel Hanotaux, French statesman, 1901. Hanotaux (1853-1944) was French Foreign Minister from 1894-1898. His colonial policies in Africa were instrumental in causing the dispute between Britain

Morse telegraph operating room, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1859. From The Telegraph Manual, by TP Shaffner. (New York 1859). Credit Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC

The Anglo-French Convention, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
The Anglo-French Convention, 1899. Signed in London by Paul Cambon (1843-1924) the French Ambassador, and Lord Salisbury (1830-1904) the British Prime Minister

Alphonse Bertillon, French law enforcement officer, 1899. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Alphonse Bertillon, French law enforcement officer, 1899. Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914) was a French law enforcement officer and biometrics researcher

The Dreyfus affair, 1898. Artist: Henri Meyer
The Dreyfus affair, 1898. The Dreyfus affair was a political scandal which divided France during the 1890s and early 1900s

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"Unveiling the World of Desk Jobs: A Glimpse into Office Life" Step into the office of the chief engineers at R. Martens & Co, where two men brainstorm and innovate, shaping the future with their expertise. In bustling New York City, women diligently type away in the offices of Mantle Co. Of America, showcasing their skills and contributing to a thriving business environment. At Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. , both men and women find themselves immersed in desk jobs that require precision and attention to detail. Their desks become hubs of productivity as they navigate through complex tasks. Within the order department at International Magazine Co. , an interior view reveals a group of dedicated women working harmoniously to ensure smooth operations behind-the-scenes. The stenographers department at R. Martens & Co Inc witnesses both men and women skillfully transcribing important information, capturing every word with accuracy and efficiency. Under male supervision in a filing room at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. , hardworking women meticulously organize documents, maintaining an orderly system crucial for seamless workflow within the company. Meanwhile, over at Mantle Lamp Co's credit office, a man and woman work collaboratively to assess financial matters with meticulousness while ensuring customers' needs are met satisfactorily. Witnessing technological advancements firsthand is possible inside New York Edison Co's workspace - men utilize dictating machines efficiently as they streamline communication processes within this innovative workplace setting. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co also houses sorting rooms where diligent men sort through paperwork methodically - each document finding its rightful place amidst countless others - ensuring nothing goes amiss in this intricate process. Lastly, another glimpse into Metropolitan Life Insurance Co unveils an inclusive workspace where both genders contribute equally from their respective desks - fostering teamwork while achieving collective goals seamlessly. These snapshots offer us a captivating insight into diverse desk jobs across various industries; highlighting dedication, collaboration, organization skills, and innovation that define these professionals' daily lives.