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Jigsaw Puzzle : Secretary and soldier in an office, Braunschweig, Germany
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Secretary and soldier in an office, Braunschweig, Germany
German secretary and British soldier in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine near Braunschweig, Lower, Saxony, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946
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Media ID 14375198
© The Kathy Butler Collection / Mary Evans
1946 Baor Blouse Desk Gathered Lamp Office Postwar Puff Rhine Secretary Typewriter
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Step back in time with our captivating Secretary and Soldier jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This intriguing puzzle, featuring an image from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a unique moment in postwar history. Witness the contrast between the German secretary, diligently working in her office, and the British soldier, as they coexist in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine near Braunschweig, Germany, circa 1946. Engage in a challenging yet rewarding puzzle experience, bringing this historical snapshot to life piece by piece.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 31.5cm x 47.2cm (12.4" x 18.6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a German secretary is seen diligently working at her desk in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) near Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, in postwar Germany. Circa 1946, the image captures the transitional period between the end of World War II and the beginning of the country's reconstruction. The secretary, dressed in a classic 1940s blouse with a gathered puff sleeve and a neatly tied headscarf, focuses intently on her typewriter as a British soldier stands behind her, observing her work. The soldier, clad in his military uniform, holds a map in one hand and a pen in the other, ready to make notations. The office setting is sparsely furnished, with a simple wooden desk, a desk lamp casting a warm glow on the papers spread out before the secretary, and a few filing cabinets lining the walls. The room is adorned with the British flag, a reminder of the military occupation. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the British Army of the Rhine during the postwar era, as they worked to establish order and rebuild the infrastructure of Germany. The presence of the soldier and the secretary working side by side also symbolizes the complex relationship between the occupying forces and the local population during this time. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the period, as well as the resilience and adaptability of the people involved. It is a powerful visual representation of the intersection of war and peace, and the beginning of a new chapter in German history.
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