Western Union Intrafax

 

Philosophy Time.

Can a slide be simultaneously tedious and interesting?

Exhibit A. Not a clue why this slide was taken. Also, the slide has faded significantly, such that a monochrome version is the best image.

But, there in the centre...wassizzit?

It's a western Union Intrafax. An early facsimile transmitted...and there's not much on the interweb about them....but Page 73 of this is useful.

Bonus : Will Cats Eat You If You Die in Your Home?

The Modern Sec / PA

 

Though she probably didn't have the title, this working lady of the early sixties probably fulfilled the role of Secretary, Personal Assistant, Typist and Office Manager. And all without the aid of computers and Filofaxes. (Gosh, that makes me sound old as well.)

Bonus - The Toronto Circus Riot of 1855 — the day the clowns picked the wrong Toronto brothel

How Curious !

 

Modern office block - OK.   Probably being photographed for a reason.

Holiday Touring Caravan - Ummmm.. Right.  That's a bit strange.

Maybe rent in the district is too high for the new starters, and ths is the option.

Bonus - As today is Chow Yun-fat's 66th Birthday, this evening I watched "The Killer"  Great stuff.

Bonus 2 - and 41 years ago, this happened.

Last Day In The Office

No, Not Me !

This bloke. Mr Henry Crump. Chief Executive Officer of Bothwick Baths inc.

Here he  is with Chief Accountant Albert Albertson, and Secretary / PA / Model for the enamel bath range - Mrs Edith Scronk.

The original slide had an overpowered red cast , but it looks OK as a sepia tinted slide.

Bonus.  UK has 40,000 Coronavirus deaths, the economy is tanked, and prospects are bleak.   We need something to make us laugh.
"Britain needs new Royal Yacht Britannia to provide 'morale boost', says former trade minister"

Found it !

Office Scene - 1963

Yes, this is how offices looked, fifty six years ago.

Computer - No.
Ash-tray - Yes.

Wrd, huh?

Bonus -

Big Lucy Can Solve Your Problems.

Luciano "Lucy" Palmentiero can solve your problems, with a minimum of questions.

Someone disrespects your family? Lucy can have them whacked on your behalf.

It's a service.

Bonus -
Newspaper sends reporter to German News Conference. Reporter can't understand German. Result.... Fail.

Bonus 2 - Pop Video and Music in perfect harmony


The Box from jes Benstock on Vimeo.

How Offices Used To Be

I was trying to explain to some wet-behind-the-ears youngster that offices used to be austere, functional locations, and not cheery, fun-filled "work spaces." He was struggling to comprehend, especially as we were both ensconced in a low grade Teletubbie environment.

Tomorrow, I shall explain with the aid of this slide.

Bonus - A logical puzzle to fill your waking hours.  2048  Seriously, my workplace was paralysed this afternoon. This is game-crack.

Office Christmas Party

If I had the time, I'd have de-dusted this slide and used it as a Christmas Card, but alas, time is short.

Bonus - Google's Review of the Year

Merry Christmas

Yes, Merry Christmas from my Bevvy of Beauties.

Now, back into the kitchen and start boiling my sprouts.

Bonus : Hybrid Kids - Holly and the Ivy    Best Christmas Album Ever

Amalgamated Widgets Inc

Hi !  We're the Customer Service Team from Amalgamated Widgets.

There's something likable about work-place photos. Perhaps it's the contrast to modern offices that makes them special. Typewriters not PCs, offices not cubicles, fans rather than ineffective air-con.   Nice.

Bonus - Things to do with old aircraft