Off Ice Collection (page 5)

Chair ergonomics, incorrect posture
Chair ergonomics. Artwork showing the effect on the human skeleton of adopting an incorrect posture while sitting on a chair

Secretary at work, c1962
Using a typewriter at the Conservative Party office. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0699/5

First steel-framed skyscraper, Chicago, 1890s
Home Insurance Building on LaSalle and Adams streets, Chicago, 1890s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Telegraph office at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, 1870s
Telegraph office at Sandy Hook on the New Jersey shore, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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President William McKinley at his desk, from a photograph taken June 7, 1898. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph

Grover Cleveland and his Cabinet, 1893
Grover Cleveland and his Cabinet members during his second administration, 1893. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Louis Loeb illustration

Small office in the late 1800s
Man and woman at a desk, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Rural newspaper editor considering farm products as payment for a subscription, 1800s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Textile workers collecting their pay, 1890s
Payday in the weaving department of a textile mill, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Main room of a bank vault with walls of safe-deposit boxes, 1890s. Hand colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Publishers office
Office of Howard Wilford Bell, publishers. Assembly or packing room of Howard Wilford Bell, Publisher of the Unit Books, at 5th Avenue between 28th and 29th Streets

Eva Marie Saint visits the London Life office
Evan Marie Saint (born 1924), American actress best known for starring in On the Waterfront and North by North-West pictured visiting the fashion department of the London Life magazine offices to

Oliver Fry, editor of
Oliver Armstrong Fry, editor of Vanity Fair, pictured in his office surrounded by the famous caricatures by " Spy". Born in Tasmania, he was educated at St. Johns College, Cambridge

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Ashanti implements and weapons
A. Sanko, musical instrument B. Cushion C. Ashanti Ministers state bag D. Fantee stool, cut out of solid block of cotton wood E. and F. War Greegrees or charms made of leather and straw worked in G

W. E. Gladstone and Queen Victoria, 1892
Illustration of William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898) kissing the hand of Queen Victoria on the occasion of his return to office as Prime Minister of Great Britain, for the fourth time, 15th August 1892

A gentleman drawing the first pension
A typical scene on January 1st 1909 showing a man drawing his first pension at the post office. The Old Age Pension Act, introduced by David Lloyd George

The Marchington Family outside the Post Office in Dove Holes
Photograph of the Marchington family outside the Post Office which they ran in Dove Holes, Derbyshire, 1913. Mr. Marchington (centre of doorway) was thinking of emigrating to Toronto, Canada

Blonde Typist 1960S
An attentive blonde typist or secretary, poised for dictation over the keyboard of her typewriter

Account Register
A clerk uses the Paragon Account Register which takes care of the entire transaction from the taking of the order to the collection of the account

Business Meeting / 1960S
A board meeting takes place. A group of men sit around the board table smoking and discussing various issues

Girl Using Computer 1974
A young woman office worker using what now looks like a rather cumbersome computer

Aerial view of Hong Kong skyscrapers at night, China

City centre, Harare, Zimbabwe

Mincing Lane / Building
This building housing offices and sale rooms is character- istic of the commercial buildings springing up all over London during the latter half of the 19th century

Futen, God of the Winds
The Japanese god of the winds brings winter storms and spring zephyrs in his sack, and the Meteorological Office have to guess which he will produce next

Man and Writers Block
A writer, afflicted by writers block, is at a loss for words. The floor is littered with unsuccessful drafts

ICT 1900 COMPUTER
A man in a suit loads an Information and Communications Technology (I.T.C.) " 1900" magnetic tape computer in his " space age" minimalistic office

Card Index Filing
File cards in the Shannon Alphabetical and Numerical System of Vertical Filing

The River Thames in London seen from Tower Bridge with the modern office buildings in front of the City Hall in the foreground

Torre Mare Nostrum, head office of Gas Natural, by Enric Miralles & Benedetta Tagliabue, Barcelona. Catalonia, Spain

England, London City Hall at the River Thames

England, London. City Hall designed by architect Norman Foster

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Supplement of
" Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Supplement of the journal " Ej鲣 ito Popular" (Popular Army), edited by the Propaganda Undersecretarys Office of Barcelona."

BISMARCK, Otto, pr�ipe von (1815-1898). Prussian
BISMARCK, Otto, pr� ipe von (1815-1898). Prussian politician and chancellor. Portrait of Otto von Bismarck in his office. Litography

CROIX, Teodoro Caballero de (h. 1730-1792). Viceroy
CROIX, Teodoro Caballero de (h.1730-1792). Viceroy of Peru and Chile. Spanish colonial administrator of Flemish origin. The viceroy in his office showing the city keys. Oil on canvas

BELGIUM. Bruges. Burg Square. City hall buildings an Old Notarys Office

ADAMS, JOHN COUCH (1819-1892)
First transoceanic wireless telegraphic demonstration from New Yorks Office of the Radio Corporation of America. From

Transmission of Telegraphs at the Central Telegraph Office in Paris during the siege (1870-1871). Oil on canvas

ANDREIEV, Leonid Nikol ievich (1871-1919). Russian writer. Portrait of Andreyev at his office. Photography

American World War II poster for the Civilian Defense Volunteer Offices in New York City, c1942
WORLD WAR II POSTER, c1942. American World War II poster for the Civilian Defense Volunteer Offices in New York City, c1942, encouraging women to become nurses aides

Advert for The National Savings Committee 1940
This year make your holiday weeks National Savings Week ! In 1940 The National Savings Committee asked that the general public put aside the thought of going away on holiday

At the post office
People You See. From Teddy Bear (19 November 1965)

Post Girl delivering letters
People You See: The Post Girl. From Teddy Bear (7 December 1968)

Advert for G. P. O telephone 1933
Why not include it among your Christmas gifts ? Date: 1933

Schneefernerhaus Station
A queue at the ticket office of Schneefererhaus electric railway station, Bavaria, Germany. Date: early 1930s

Paying Taxes / 1903
French people paying taxes at a post office Date: 1903

Workshop dedicated to handcrafting the paperboard. Pulping and pressing. 18th Century. Encyclopedie Diderot et d Alembert. Colored engraving

USA, Michigan, Detroit: City Skyline & Renaissance Center and General Motors World Headquarters along Detroit River from Windsor Ontario, CANADA, Sunrise

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"Exploring the Unseen: Off Ice Adventures and Inspirations" Step off the ice rink for a moment and delve into a world of captivating hints that transcend time and space. From a Royal Navy recruitment poster beckoning brave souls to join their ranks, to Charles Dickens' unfinished masterpiece "Dickens Dream, " these glimpses into history offer us a chance to reflect on our own dreams. The Royal Logistic Corps stands as a testament to the power of organization and efficiency, while Carl Sagan's cosmic wonders remind us of the vastness of our universe. As we commemorate the Easter Rising in 1932, we honor those who fought for freedom with unwavering determination. Recruitment posters for the RAF ignite an adventurous spirit within us all, urging us to take flight towards new horizons. The BBC's presence in 1935 signifies not only technological progress but also serves as a reminder of how media shapes society. Gaze upon the towering Post Office Tower, symbolizing connectivity and communication that transcends borders. Marvel at "Angels at Rockefeller Centre, " embodying hope and unity amidst bustling city life. The Shah of Iran, Reza Shah Pahlavi, represents both tradition and modernity in his reign - a dichotomy mirrored in Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. " As we pass by lines of flags outside the United Nations Building, let them serve as reminders that diplomacy can bridge divides between nations. Off ice adventures await those willing to explore beyond their comfort zones; just like these hints from various moments in history have inspired generations before us. So step away from your skates momentarily – there is so much more waiting beyond what meets your eyes on this icy surface.