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Female telegraph operator, 1910
A female operator can be seen here working the switchboard at the Paddington Telegraph Office in 1910. Prior to this date the Great Western Railway had been slow to employ women in their telegraph offices. After seeing the Post Office successfully use women in their telephone exchanges the GWR finally introduced women in 1909
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 1284593
© STEAM - Museum of the GWR
1910 Female Paddington Woman Telegraph
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring a female telegraph operator from the STEAM Museum of the GWR. This vintage image, taken at the Paddington Telegraph Office in 1910, showcases a remarkable woman at work on the switchboard. An intriguing glimpse into history, our high-quality Metal Print brings the elegance and determination of early telecommunications to your home or office. Each print is meticulously crafted with vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring a stunning addition to your decor. Celebrate the pioneering spirit of women in technology with this unique and beautiful piece.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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.
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In this evocative photograph taken at the Paddington Telegraph Office in 1910, a female telegraph operator is intently focused on her work, her expression a testament to the concentration required in her role. The Great Western Railway (GWR), known for its pioneering advancements in transportation, was initially reluctant to employ women in their telegraph offices. However, having witnessed the success of the Post Office in integrating women into their telephone exchanges, the GWR finally changed its stance in 1909. The woman in the photograph, dressed in a smart blouse and collar, wears a pair of headphones to better hear the Morse code signals transmitted through the wires. Her skilled fingers dance across the switchboard, sending and receiving messages between various railway stations and offices. The telegraph office, filled with humming machinery and a palpable sense of urgency, was a far cry from the traditional feminine spheres of home and hearth. The introduction of women telegraph operators was a significant milestone in the history of the GWR and the telecommunications industry as a whole. It not only expanded the workforce but also challenged societal norms, paving the way for women to make their mark in fields previously dominated by men. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important role women played in the development of the railway network and the broader communication infrastructure of the early 20th century.
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