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Mounted Print : 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
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Mounted Photos featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the intriguing moment of interaction between a German secretary and a British soldier in an office in Braunschweig, Germany, circa 1946. This evocative, rights-managed photograph offers a unique glimpse into postwar history, adding depth and character to any space. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with every visit. Order your Mounted Photo today and let the story unfold.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.4cm x 20.3cm (5.7" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with 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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