Premium Framed Print : Two women in BAOR office, Braunschweig, Germany
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Two women in BAOR office, Braunschweig, Germany
Two German women in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946
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Media ID 14375196
© The Kathy Butler Collection / Mary Evans
1946 Baor Desk Glasses Office Papers Postwar Rhine Secretary Spectacles Typewriter
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, two German women are seen busily working at their desks in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in Braunschweig, Germany, circa 1946. The image captures the mood of the post-World War II era, as the women, dressed in simple yet practical attire, focus intently on their tasks. The women's expressions convey a sense of determination and resilience, as they type away at their manual typewriters, shuffle papers, and engage in quiet conversation. One woman wears glasses, a common accessory during the 1940s, while the other gazes intently at a document spread out before her. The BAOR office, with its functional furnishings and utilitarian decor, serves as a reminder of the military occupation of Germany following the end of the war. The presence of the British Army in Germany was a significant part of the postwar landscape, and the women in this photograph represent the many Germans who adapted to the new reality of their country's occupation. The image also speaks to the broader theme of women's roles in the workforce during this period. With many men away at war, women took on new responsibilities and proved their capabilities in various industries and professions. The women in this photograph are no exception, demonstrating their ability to work efficiently and effectively in an office setting. Overall, this photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of two German women in the aftermath of World War II, as they go about their daily work in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine. It is a reminder of the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, even in the face of great adversity.
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