Photographic Print : NY Phone Exchange 1910
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NY Phone Exchange 1910
Section of a typical New York City telephone exchange : working here is evidently an exclusively female preserve Date: 1910
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Evidently Exchange Exchanges Exclusively Phone Preserve Section Switchboard Telephone Typical
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating "NY Phone Exchange 1910" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This enchanting black-and-white image offers a rare glimpse into the past, showcasing a bustling New York City telephone exchange from 1910. Working in this environment was an exclusively female preserve, as evidenced by the determined expressions and focused demeanor of the women operating the switchboards. Add this unique and intriguing piece to your home or office decor to spark conversation and transport you to a bygone era.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 23.3cm (14" x 9.2")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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
In this photograph from 1910, we are granted a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a typical New York City telephone exchange. The scene is one of focused intensity, as a sea of women diligently attend to their duties at the switchboard, connecting calls and facilitating communications between the city's residents. The room is filled with an intricate network of telephone lines and cords, each one a vital link in the vast web of connections that defined the burgeoning telephone system of the early 20th century. The women, dressed in formal attire, are deeply engrossed in their tasks, their expressions a testament to the importance of their role in the city's communications infrastructure. The photograph's title, "Section of a typical New York City telephone exchange: working here is evidently an exclusively female preserve," speaks to the gender dynamics of the time. Telephone work was considered a respectable and desirable occupation for women, offering them a steady income and a sense of purpose in an era when opportunities for employment were limited. The all-female workforce at the exchange was a common sight in urban centers across the United States, as telephone companies capitalized on the notion that women were better suited to the delicate and detail-oriented work of operating switchboards. This photograph offers a fascinating window into the past, providing us with a glimpse of a time when the telephone was a revolutionary technology and the women who worked in the city's exchanges were an essential part of the communications infrastructure that connected New Yorkers to one another and to the world beyond.
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