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Interior of the Paris post office during the first week of January, the postmen room
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Interior of the Paris post office during the first week of January, the postmen room
XIR252958 Interior of the Paris post office during the first week of January, the postmen room, engraved by Fortune Louis Meaulle (1844-1901) (litho) (b/w photo) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Interieur de la poste a Paris pendant la premiere semaine de Janvier; la salle des facteurs; ); Spanish, out of copyright
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Bags Busy Cape Employees Labourers Lamp Lamps Mail Parcel Parcels Postal Service Postman Sack Sacks Sorting Staff Labourer Public Service
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This print transports us to the bustling interior of the Paris post office during a chilly January week. The image showcases the postmen room, where dedicated workers diligently sort through sacks upon sacks of mail. Engraved by Fortune Louis Meaulle and lithographed by Daniel Urrabieta Vierge, this historical piece is housed in the Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the tireless efforts of these male postal service employees as they carry out their duties with precision and efficiency. Clad in their distinctive uniforms complete with caps and capes, these Parisian postmen navigate through stacks of letters and parcels, ensuring that communication reaches its intended recipients. The atmosphere within the post office is one of controlled chaos; it hums with activity as state employees work tirelessly to fulfill their public service obligations. Amidst rows of workers laboring away at sorting stations, a head clerk oversees operations while lamps cast a warm glow over the scene. This remarkable photograph captures not only a moment in history but also pays homage to those who have dedicated themselves to facilitating communication throughout generations. It serves as a reminder of how essential postal services are for connecting people across vast distances – an enduring symbol of human connection that transcends time itself.
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