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Canvas Print : New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
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New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
New York Stock Exchange trading. Banners and computer workstations on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Hundreds of traders operate here, buying and selling shares from brokers dealing in stock in the listed companies. The workstations were computerised in 1981. Photographed in the 1980s
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Media ID 9202317
© CAROL M. HIGHSMITH ARCHIVE, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
1900s 1980s Banner Busy Buying Carol M Highsmith Collection Commerce Commercial Computer Computerised Computerized Computers Economics Economy Finance Financial Motion Movement New York New York City North American Screens Selling Shares Stations Stock Market Stocks Time Lapse Trader Traders Trading Workstation Banners Brokers New York Stock Exchange Nyse Posts Slogan Slogans Stock Broker Stockbroker Stockbrokers Trading Floor Trading Post
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step into the bustling world of the New York Stock Exchange in the 1980s with this captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic photograph "New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381" by CAROL M. HIGHSMITH ARCHIVE, LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, this print brings the energy and excitement of the trading floor to your home or office. Witness the sea of banners and the early use of computer workstations as traders engaged in intense negotiations. This high-quality Canvas Print is a must-have for finance enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the art of the financial markets."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the bustling trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the 1980s. The image showcases a dynamic scene filled with banners, computer workstations, and hundreds of traders engaged in buying and selling shares. As brokers deal in stock from listed companies, these traders diligently navigate through the fast-paced world of finance. The photograph highlights an important milestone in financial history as it was taken shortly after the introduction of computerized workstations in 1981. This technological advancement revolutionized trading by streamlining processes and increasing efficiency. Amidst the sea of activity, we see men engrossed in their tasks, representing a snapshot of American commerce during this era. Their intense focus on screens and charts reflects both the gravity and excitement that permeate every corner of this iconic institution. The presence of various slogans adorning banners adds another layer to this historical moment. One banner boldly proclaims "the world puts its stock in us" symbolizing NYSE's position as a global leader shaping economic landscapes worldwide. Preserved within Carol M Highsmith's collection at the Library of Congress, this print offers a glimpse into a pivotal period for Wall Street – where human expertise intertwined with emerging technologies to drive one of America's most influential industries forward.
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