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"Unveiling the Power of the Office

Background imageOffice Collection: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860

Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860
3479989 Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860; (add.info.: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office; Lothbury; London. 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageOffice Collection: Female clerks at a desk in an office, 1882

Female clerks at a desk in an office, 1882
3478829 Female clerks at a desk in an office, 1882; (add.info.: Female clerks at a desk in an office. From The Quiver, London, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageOffice Collection: The offices of the crucible steel section, 1890

The offices of the crucible steel section, 1890
3478913 The offices of the crucible steel section, 1890; (add.info.: The offices of the crucible steel section, Thos. Firth & Sons, Norfolk Works, Sheffield, circa 1890)

Background imageOffice Collection: Literature. The french writer Jules Renard in his flat rue du Rocher, Paris

Literature. The french writer Jules Renard in his flat rue du Rocher, Paris. Photo, France, Nov., 27, 1901. (photo)
3434377 Literature. The french writer Jules Renard in his flat rue du Rocher, Paris. Photo, France, Nov., 27, 1901. (photo); (add.info.: Litterature. Photo, France, 27/11/1901. Coll. Part)

Background imageOffice Collection: Advert for Remington Typewriter, 1890

Advert for Remington Typewriter, 1890
3478930 Advert for Remington Typewriter, 1890; (add.info.: Advert for Remington Typewriter, in an American newspaper, dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageOffice Collection: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893

Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893
3478919 Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts, 1893; (add.info.: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Paris office, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageOffice Collection: Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window

Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window opposite him, 1868
3478917 Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to concentrate as he notices a woman in a window opposite him, 1868; (add.info.: Clerk)

Background imageOffice Collection: The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892

The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892
3478914 The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892; (add.info.: The offices of the Publisher, George Newnes, 1892. Note the Gas lamps from the ceiling.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageOffice Collection: Inside a Parisian mansion, located 26 boulevard Malesherbes

Inside a Parisian mansion, located 26 boulevard Malesherbes
ETI4396799 Inside a Parisian mansion, located 26 boulevard Malesherbes.; (add.info.: Inside a Parisian mansion, located 26 boulevard Malesherbes.); © Angelo. All rights reserved 2023.

Background imageOffice Collection: The Five Pound note office in the Bank of England. Sixty clerks at their desks issuing five-pound

The Five Pound note office in the Bank of England. Sixty clerks at their desks issuing five-pound banknotes
FLO4669220 The Five Pound note office in the Bank of England. Sixty clerks at their desks issuing five-pound banknotes. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Gilbert from London

Background imageOffice Collection: Letter V, W, X, Y and Z. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in ' The Great Bebe Alphabet'

Letter V, W, X, Y and Z. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210292 Letter V, W, X, Y and Z. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Background imageOffice Collection: Letter C and D: Charitable and sleepy. Engraving in 'Usual alphabet'

Letter C and D: Charitable and sleepy. Engraving in "Usual alphabet"
DUV4207400 Letter C and D: Charitable and sleepy. Engraving in "Usual alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of qualities and defects in children. A. Quantin, printer-publisher, 1885

Background imageOffice Collection: Portrait of Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919), art ebenist and collector - painting by Anders Zorn

Portrait of Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919), art ebenist and collector - painting by Anders Zorn (1860-1920) Paris
SYC4195530 Portrait of Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919), art ebenist and collector - painting by Anders Zorn (1860-1920) Paris, musee d Orsay.; (add.info.: Portrait of Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919)

Background imageOffice Collection: Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York

Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New
534010 Loading up horse-drawn vans at the Wells Fargo general office, New York. From Harper's New Monthly Magazine New York 1875

Background imageOffice Collection: President McKinley taking a break to smoke a cigar, 1897

President McKinley taking a break to smoke a cigar, 1897
1576772 President McKinley taking a break to smoke a cigar, 1897; (add.info.: A little suggestion' President McKinley taking a break to smoke a cigar while a wax figure sits at his desk to)

Background imageOffice Collection: No Sleep in the City

No Sleep in the City
Mainak Dan

Background imageOffice Collection: Stationery

Stationery
Xuan Thai

Background imageOffice Collection: Chill Workspace

Chill Workspace
Xuan Thai

Background imageOffice Collection: Sweet Home Chicago

Sweet Home Chicago
Ruth Day

Background imageOffice Collection: Chicago Skyline

Chicago Skyline
Ruth Day

Background imageOffice Collection: Fifth Avenue New York

Fifth Avenue New York
Raisa Zwart

Background imageOffice Collection: Adress Beach Resort

Adress Beach Resort
Carmine Chiriacò

Background imageOffice Collection: Impressionist Cube

Impressionist Cube
Ivan Huang

Background imageOffice Collection: The Liberation Tower

The Liberation Tower
Faisal ALnomas

Background imageOffice Collection: MY POV

MY POV
Amanda Morie

Background imageOffice Collection: Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 416,, illustration by G Smith: Renard Jules (1864-1910)

Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 416,, illustration by G Smith: Renard Jules (1864-1910)
ICA4843281 Cover of Les Hommes d'aujourd'hui, number 416,, illustration by G Smith: Renard Jules (1864-1910) by Smith

Background imageOffice Collection: Telegraph office worker forwarding a message in Morse Code

Telegraph office worker forwarding a message in Morse Code
7261266 Telegraph office worker forwarding a message in Morse Code; Private Collection; (add.info.: Telegraph office worker forwarding a message in Morse Code, 19th century)

Background imageOffice Collection: Ferdinand I of Leon says the great (oil on canvas)

Ferdinand I of Leon says the great (oil on canvas)
CUL4849675 Ferdinand I of Leon says the great (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Ferdinand I of Leon says the great - Ferdinand I the Great (1016-1065)

Background imageOffice Collection: Laboratory of chemistry in wood and slate with instruments installed by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo

Laboratory of chemistry in wood and slate with instruments installed by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo di Lorena (1747-1792)
DEX5040741 Laboratory of chemistry in wood and slate with instruments installed by Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo di Lorena (1747-1792), 18th century (photo); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza

Background imageOffice Collection: Abraham Lincoln's office (1809-1865) when he was a lawyer, including a small shelving with books

Abraham Lincoln's office (1809-1865) when he was a lawyer, including a small shelving with books of law
NWI4937521 Abraham Lincoln's office (1809-1865) when he was a lawyer, including a small shelving with books of law and laws and a writing table, pen and ink

Background imageOffice Collection: A female telegraph clerk at the General Post Office, 1888

A female telegraph clerk at the General Post Office, 1888
3480001 A female telegraph clerk at the General Post Office, 1888; (add.info.: A female telegraph clerk at the General Post Office; St Martin's-le-Grand; London)

Background imageOffice Collection: Letters I J K L M; J Organ Player; K Kaleidoscope; L Lithographer; M Plaster Molder

Letters I J K L M; J Organ Player; K Kaleidoscope; L Lithographer; M Plaster Molder
DUV4205631 Letters I J K L M; J Organ Player; K Kaleidoscope; L Lithographer; M Plaster Molder. Engraving in "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire"

Background imageOffice Collection: Illustration for 'Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire', 1866 (engraving)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205708 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter X Xyloglyph)

Background imageOffice Collection: Illustration for 'Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire', 1866 (engraving)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205630 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter G Engraver)

Background imageOffice Collection: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1876

Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1876
3478926 Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, 1876; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, watching as two managers converse)

Background imageOffice Collection: Clerk in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger, 1884

Clerk in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger, 1884
3478925 Clerk in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger, 1884; (add.info.: Clerk at his desk in an office in Victorian London, passing a message to a messenger)

Background imageOffice Collection: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office, 1893

Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office, 1893
3478916 Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office, 1893; (add.info.: Bookkeeper or accountant struggling to complete accounts in a Victorian office)

Background imageOffice Collection: The interior of a French sorting office, 1850

The interior of a French sorting office, 1850
3478530 The interior of a French sorting office, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of a French sorting office in Paris. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageOffice Collection: First World War: France, Postcard showing women at work in all the jobs left by men, 1917

First World War: France, Postcard showing women at work in all the jobs left by men, 1917
LUX4734831 First World War: France, Postcard showing women at work in all the jobs left by men, 1917, the women of France show by their work

Background imageOffice Collection: First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing a woman writing her

First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing a woman writing her fiance fighting at
LUX4736200 First World War: France, Postcard of a photo taken in the studio showing a woman writing her fiance fighting at the front and titled "sweet reverie"

Background imageOffice Collection: Costume d'un notaire officier d'etat, Italie, 15eme century - Costume of an Italian state notary

Costume d'un notaire officier d'etat, Italie, 15eme century - Costume of an Italian state notary
FLO4676467 Costume d'un notaire officier d'etat, Italie, 15eme century - Costume of an Italian state notary, 15th century - He wears a violet hood

Background imageOffice Collection: Fulgence Bienvenue to his office, circa 1900

Fulgence Bienvenue to his office, circa 1900
LSE4402877 Fulgence Bienvenue to his office, circa 1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fulgence Bienvenue (1851-1936) to his office, circa 1900); Photo © Leonard de Selva.

Background imageOffice Collection: Patriotic map showing a mother and daughter receiving a letter from the father at the front 'The

Patriotic map showing a mother and daughter receiving a letter from the father at the front "The letter to
LUX4743274 Patriotic map showing a mother and daughter receiving a letter from the father at the front "The letter to the defenseur de la Fatherland"

Background imageOffice Collection: President Cleveland adding boards to a fence, 1895

President Cleveland adding boards to a fence, 1895
1576801 President Cleveland adding boards to a fence, 1895; (add.info.: For their own good' President Cleveland adding boards labelled "Extension of Civil Service Reform under President)

Background imageOffice Collection: Satire on patronage and corruption in New York State politics, 1852

Satire on patronage and corruption in New York State politics, 1852
1576413 Satire on patronage and corruption in New York State politics, 1852; (add.info.: The seven stages of the office seeker' A satire on patronage and corruption in New York State politics)

Background imageOffice Collection: Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops

Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops
530383 Gas works: l: Retort House. 2: Tar cistern. 3: Condenser. 5,6: Gasholder. 7: Office. 8: Workshops. aa: Pipes connecting tar cistern to hydraulic main.b, Pipe connecting a,a, and condenser

Background imageOffice Collection: Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex 'Marat ou les heros de la revolution'

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285585 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

Background imageOffice Collection: Officer of 2nd Dragoons during Crimean War

Officer of 2nd Dragoons during Crimean War
673435 Officer of 2nd Dragoons during Crimean War; (add.info.: Officer of 2nd Dragoons during world War One); Universal History Archive/UIG.



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"Unveiling the Power of the Office: A Historical Journey through Posters and Landscapes" Step into the captivating world of offices as we explore their significance throughout history. From a Royal Navy recruitment poster to a German propaganda poster during WW1, these hints offer glimpses into the diverse roles that offices have played in society. Intriguingly, an inter-war period British military poster reminds us of how offices were crucial hubs for strategic planning and coordination. Meanwhile, a geological map of the British Islands highlights how scientific knowledge was harnessed within office walls to understand our natural surroundings. Shifting our focus to politics, we encounter Vladimir Ilich Lenin in his Kremlin office in Moscow during October 1918. This snapshot captures the intensity and determination that often emanated from political leaders working behind closed doors. During World War II, an eye-catching poster questions whether every journey taken is truly necessary - reminding us that even mundane tasks can be essential when executed efficiently from within an office setting. Similarly, Dublin's O'Connell Street showcases bustling city life with its array of shops and offices serving as vital economic centers. Examining another inter-war period Territorial Army poster reveals how individuals were encouraged to serve their country by joining this reserve force - highlighting yet another facet of office-based operations within military structures. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate Windmill Hill in Ballyholme; its serene landscape serves as a reminder that even amidst urbanization, pockets of tranquility exist where one can escape from daily office routines. Fast-forwarding to the 1960s brings us face-to-face with an army recruitment poster capturing both adventure and camaraderie associated with military service - emphasizing how offices served as gateways for young men seeking purposeful careers beyond civilian life. Haymarket in Sheffield transports us back to 1937; bustling streets lined with shops and businesses remind us that vibrant commercial districts are at heart extensions of countless interconnected offices.