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Framed Print of Hello'girl says goodbye at 79: Telephone operator Florrie Smith is saying
Hello girl says goodbye at 79: Telephone operator Florrie Smith is saying goodbye to her job at the age of seventy-nine. The machines are taking over. Widow Florrie - pictured here at work on Monday (10-3-69) will sever her connection with the General Post Office when Newick exchange, Sussex, goes automatic on Wednesday (19-3-69). She will not be transferred to a different exchange because she doesn t want to travel to work. At Newick, where she has been on the switchboard since 1928, she has been living on the premises and doubling as the caretaker, too. Now she plans to move home. She plans to live nearby with her daughter. I d like to find an evening job, she said. March 1969 P004693. © Mirrorpix
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Media ID 21326752
Elderly Woman At Work , General Post Office History
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Step into the past with our Framed Print from Memory Lane Prints, featuring the iconic image of "Hello" girl Florrie Smith bidding farewell to her role as a telephone operator at the age of 79. Witness a piece of history as the era of human operators gives way to automation. This timeless black-and-white photograph is a must-have for history enthusiasts, nostalgia seekers, and those who appreciate the human connection in an increasingly digital world. Add this evocative piece to your home or office decor and let the story of Florrie Smith's heartfelt goodbye be a conversation starter.
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Photo Prints - Step back in time with our vintage photograph from Mirrorpix, featuring the poignant moment of telephone operator Florrie Smith bidding farewell to her job at the age of 79. Captured by Memory Lane Prints, this timeless black and white image is a reminder of the past and the human connection that once defined communication. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your home or office with this photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection.
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 24.4cm (7.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
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