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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 Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies, Joshua Mead
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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 Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies, Joshua Mead
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 Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies, Joshua Mead, London, 1841.; (add.info.: 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 Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies, Joshua Mead, London, 1841.); © Florilegius
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Bank Bank Of England Banker Banknote Banque Clerk Currency Gilbert Henry Melville Joshua Mead London Interiors Office Steel Engraving Their Costumes And Ceremonies Victorian England
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This print captures a moment in the bustling Five Pound note office at the Bank of England in 1841. Sixty clerks are diligently seated at their desks, issuing five-pound banknotes with precision and efficiency. The steel engraving by Henry Melville beautifully depicts the intricate architecture of the building, as well as the Victorian-era costumes worn by the clerks.
The attention to detail in this illustration from London Interiors, Their Costumes and Ceremonies by Joshua Mead is truly remarkable. Each clerk is focused on their task, surrounded by stacks of banknotes and paperwork. The atmosphere is one of controlled chaos, with everyone working together to ensure that each transaction runs smoothly.
As you study this print, you can almost hear the scratching of pens on paper and the rustling of banknotes being counted out. It offers a glimpse into a time when banking was done manually, without computers or digital transactions. This historical image serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of financial technology and innovation.
Overall, this print is not just a beautiful piece of art but also a valuable historical document that sheds light on the inner workings of one of Britain's most important financial institutions.
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