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Office Collection (page 5)

"Unveiling the Power of the Office

Background imageOffice Collection: Sun Rising Behind Toronto

Sun Rising Behind Toronto
Junbo Liang

Background imageOffice Collection: Another Brick in the Wall

Another Brick in the Wall
Carmine Chiriacò

Background imageOffice Collection: The Vessel

The Vessel
Ivan Huang

Background imageOffice Collection: HK

HK
Carmine Chiriacò

Background imageOffice Collection: level up

level up
Marius Surleac

Background imageOffice Collection: cube

cube
Urs Zimmermann

Background imageOffice Collection: Pastel architectures I (Meixoeiro)

Pastel architectures I (Meixoeiro)
Santiago Pascual Buye

Background imageOffice Collection: Blue light

Blue light
Jef Van den Houte

Background imageOffice Collection: Yellow Lantern

Yellow Lantern
Martin Steeb

Background imageOffice Collection: Christie's, 9 avenue Matignon, Paris 8th arrondissement

Christie's, 9 avenue Matignon, Paris 8th arrondissement
TED4595345 Christie's, 9 avenue Matignon, Paris 8th arrondissement. by Courtonne, Jean (1671-1739) & Mazin, jean Antoine (1679-1740); (add.info.: Christie's, 9 avenue Matignon)

Background imageOffice Collection: A Calico printing machine

A Calico printing machine
5311720 A Calico printing machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Calico printing machine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOffice Collection: Secret d'amour: a young woman wakes a little cupid hides behind an office not to reveal her secret

Secret d'amour: a young woman wakes a little cupid hides behind an office not to reveal her secret
JAB5037079 Secret d'amour: a young woman wakes a little cupid hides behind an office not to reveal her secret. She keeps in a box the portrait of her lover

Background imageOffice Collection: The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_11_28: Flipcharts - Fashion, Hat, Administration

The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_11_28: Flipcharts - Fashion, Hat, Administration
ICA4862891 The Laughter, Satirical in Colors, 1908_11_28: Flipcharts - Fashion, Hat, Administration, Flowers - Illustration by Andre Wely (1873-1910); (add.info.: The Laughter, Satirical in Colors)

Background imageOffice Collection: Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Office on which Thomas Jefferson

Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Office on which Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
NWI4841124 Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Office on which Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) wrote the United States Declaration of Independence.; (add.info)

Background imageOffice Collection: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office. Colourful engraving of the 19th century

Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4939650 Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office. Colourful engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Portrait of Martin Luther (1483-1546) in his office

Background imageOffice Collection: Antonio de NEBRIJA (Antonio Martinez de Cala y Xarava, Antonius Nebrissensis)

Antonio de NEBRIJA (Antonio Martinez de Cala y Xarava, Antonius Nebrissensis, Antonius Lebrixen) (1441-1522)
CUL4856882 Antonio de NEBRIJA (Antonio Martinez de Cala y Xarava, Antonius Nebrissensis, Antonius Lebrixen) (1441-1522). English humanist and grammarian

Background imageOffice Collection: Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), assistant secretary to the American Navy

Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), assistant secretary to the American Navy
NWI4935989 Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), assistant secretary to the American Navy, in his office in Washington (USA)

Background imageOffice Collection: President Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) has his office in the White House in Washington, USA

President Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) has his office in the White House in Washington, USA
NWI4935232 President Stephen Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) has his office in the White House in Washington, USA. Engraving after photography beginning of the 20th century.; (add.info)

Background imageOffice Collection: La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en Couleurs, 1832_12_13: Means coercitives - War

La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en Couleurs, 1832_12_13: Means coercitives - War
ICA4931027 La Caricature (1830) politique, Satirique en Couleurs, 1832_12_13: Means coercitives - War, Repression - Louis-Philippe - Illustration by Jean Ignace Gerard (Grandville) (1803-1847)

Background imageOffice Collection: Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)

Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379)
VEN5027513 Cardinal Ugo Seguin de Billon. Fresco by Barisini Tommaso detto Tommaso da Modena (1325-1379) part of the cycle " Fourteen illustrious members of the Dominican Order"

Background imageOffice Collection: Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649 with two of

Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649 with two of his children
PCT4286682 Charles I Stuart (1600-1649), King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1625 to 1649 with two of his children - engraving by Karl Girardet (1813-1871) or Paul Girardet (1821-1871)

Background imageOffice Collection: Police capturing burglars in a New York bank around 1870. Coloured engraving, 19th century

Police capturing burglars in a New York bank around 1870. Coloured engraving, 19th century
NWI4959090 Police capturing burglars in a New York bank around 1870. Coloured engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: Police capturing burglars in a New York bank around 1870)

Background imageOffice Collection: Learning forms and volumes in a school open to the teaching of African American children

Learning forms and volumes in a school open to the teaching of African American children, New York City (USA), 1870
NWI4961088 Learning forms and volumes in a school open to the teaching of African American children, New York City (USA), 1870

Background imageOffice Collection: Potential teacher passing a job interview in the office of a rural school in the United States

Potential teacher passing a job interview in the office of a rural school in the United States, years 1870
NWI4961440 Potential teacher passing a job interview in the office of a rural school in the United States, years 1870. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Background imageOffice Collection: The bell of an office telegraph, 1874

The bell of an office telegraph, 1874
3480051 The bell of an office telegraph, 1874; (add.info.: The bell of an office telegraph. No intercommunication was possible; but by means of a pre-arranged code; a number of messages could be sent)

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

Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1860
3480042 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: The operating room at the General Post Office, 1874

The operating room at the General Post Office, 1874
3480011 The operating room at the General Post Office, 1874; (add.info.: The operating room at the General Post Office; St Martin's-Le-Grand; London)

Background imageOffice Collection: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1855

Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1855
3480004 Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office, 1855; (add.info.: Instrument room at the Electric Telegraph Office; Lothbury; London. 1855.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOffice Collection: Young gentleman in the study of an advisor reading a letter. He says, I'm entirely at your disposal

Young gentleman in the study of an advisor reading a letter. He says, I'm entirely at your disposal
FLO4691288 Young gentleman in the study of an advisor reading a letter. He says, I'm entirely at your disposal. He thinks, Another free dinner

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)
DUV4205690 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOffice Collection: Letter L Lithographer. Engraving in 'Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire'

Letter L Lithographer. Engraving in "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1886 (engraving)
DUV4205650 Letter L Lithographer. Engraving in "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1886 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mainz, Joseph Scholz)

Background imageOffice Collection: Portrait of Mr Henry Clay Pierce (1849-1927), Founder & President of Water-Pierce Oil Company (1899)

Portrait of Mr Henry Clay Pierce (1849-1927), Founder & President of Water-Pierce Oil Company (1899)
SYC4195541 Portrait of Mr Henry Clay Pierce (1849-1927), Founder & President of Water-Pierce Oil Company (1899, Oil On Canvas by Anders Zorn (1860-1920)

Background imageOffice Collection: A gentleman, vetu in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820)

A gentleman, vetu in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), sits in front of his writings to write a poem in
FLO4565902 A gentleman, vetu in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), sits in front of his writings to write a poem in the pen (Bath, England) - Eau forte by Francis Eginton (1737-1805)

Background imageOffice Collection: Worker control operating in a Soviet Factory at the time of the Revolution in 1917

Worker control operating in a Soviet Factory at the time of the Revolution in 1917, from Histoire des Soviets, pub
3657916 Worker control operating in a Soviet Factory at the time of the Revolution in 1917, from Histoire des Soviets, pub

Background imageOffice Collection: The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1884

The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1884
3478923 The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House, 1884; (add.info.: The Long Office at the Railway Clearing House: This organisation was set up to make it possible for passengers)

Background imageOffice Collection: Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878

Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878
3478920 Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878; (add.info.: Clerk, Bookkeeper or accountant struggling with accounts ledgers, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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

The offices of the crucible steel section, 1890
3478912 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: Woman using typewriter by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890)

Woman using typewriter by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890)
535491 Woman using typewriter by American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890). 1872 (wood engraving from Scientific American, New York); (add.info.: Forerunner of 20th century machine)

Background imageOffice Collection: Grover Cleveland as a shepherd amongst his flock, 1885

Grover Cleveland as a shepherd amongst his flock, 1885
1576751 Grover Cleveland as a shepherd amongst his flock, 1885; (add.info.: A civil service reform version of an old fable Grover Cleveland as a shepherd standing among his flock labelled)

Background imageOffice Collection: Group of office seekers carolling outside the White House, 1885

Group of office seekers carolling outside the White House, 1885
1576749 Group of office seekers carolling outside the White House, 1885; (add.info.: The carol of the "waits" Group of office seekers labelled "McLean, Pulitzer, Dorsheimer, Blackburn)

Background imageOffice Collection: Letter X as xylograph. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne

Letter X as xylograph. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201872 Letter X as xylograph. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon

Background imageOffice Collection: Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery;

Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery; ivy; locomotive;
DUV4199546 Letter L: yeast; rabbit; spear; moon; lantern; books; lamp; letter; magnifying glass; leguery; ivy; locomotive; leopard; bezel; lantern; bezel. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Background imageOffice Collection: Letter U. Young girl near an office. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)

Letter U. Young girl near an office. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210284 Letter U. Young girl near an office. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Background imageOffice Collection: Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework

Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo)
DUV4210228 Letter L. young lazy boy sleeping instead of doing his homework. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"

Background imageOffice Collection: Letter J, K, L and M. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in ' The Great Bebe Alphabet'

Letter J, K, L and M. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210204 Letter J, K, L and M. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900. Bibliotheque des Bebes

Background imageOffice Collection: Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover

Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover
5311721 Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Messrs Jaenecke Brothers printing office in Hanover fitted with Edison electric lamps)

Background imageOffice Collection: 19th century Telegraph office

19th century Telegraph office
5321267 19th century Telegraph office; (add.info.: 19th century Telegraph office; American 1880.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOffice Collection: Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany

Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany
NWI4948258 Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.; (add.info.: Professor Ernest Haeckel in his study, Jena University, Germany.); Photo © North Wind Pictures




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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.