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Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram
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Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Western Union Messenger Facing Camera Announcing Telegram
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H. Armstrong Roberts
Media ID 20946583
Announcement Message Boys Brand Name Caucasian Appearance Child Children Only Communication Delivery Person Human Gender Image Created 20th Century Letter Message Messenger Number Of People One Boy Only Only Boys Telegram Uniform Uniform Cap Waist Up Western Union
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the 1930s, we are transported back in time to witness a significant moment of communication. A young Western Union messenger stands confidently facing the camera, his uniform impeccably crisp and his hat perched proudly on his head. The studio shot captures him waist up, allowing us to focus on his determined expression as he announces a telegram. The image exudes an old-fashioned charm with its vintage aesthetic and timeless subject matter. It serves as a poignant reminder of an era when handwritten letters held immense value and telegrams were eagerly anticipated messengers of news. This particular photograph encapsulates the essence of human connection through written words. What makes this scene even more intriguing is that our messenger is just a child - perhaps highlighting the importance placed upon trustworthiness and responsibility within Western Union's ranks. Surrounded by messages waiting to be delivered, he carries out his duty with utmost dedication. H. Armstrong Roberts masterfully captured this snapshot in time, freezing it forever for us to admire decades later. As we gaze at this evocative composition, we can't help but appreciate the significance of communication throughout history – how it has evolved yet remained an essential part of our lives.
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