Receptionist Collection

The Danish Bacon Company factory, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1957. The reception area of the Danish Bacon Company which ran a depot from its Kilnhurst site until it moved to larger premises nearly

Hands-Free Telephone Set
A telephone receptionist (possibly working for the emergency services) uses a rather cumbersome hands-free telephone, worn around the neck

The new Willard Hotel, Washington, D.C. - registration counter, between 1890 and 1950

Comic postcard, Hotel guests complaint Date: 20th century

1950s Secretary Answering the Phone and Taking a Message at the Office
2630116 1950s Secretary Answering the Phone and Taking a Message at the Office, 1952 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New receptionists at Newcastle Civic Centre, a local government building located in the Haymarket area of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. 11th March 1971

Any calls for me... I m lost! The giant St Bernard takes a look at the office
Any calls for me.....I m lost! The giant St Bernard takes a look at the office staff at The Battersea Dogs Home as if to enquire if anybody has called for him. Hes so big to get lost

How a secretary adds up: There she sits, a lovely creature surrounded by all the paraphernalia to ensure that business, and her boss, will keep ticking over smoothly

Man Leaves For Trip Date: 1948

DISGRUNTLED RECEPTIONIST
A disgruntled receptionist takes a telephone call. Date: 1978

1960S TYPIST
A typist (or perhaps the secretary or the Receptionist) at Barnabys Picture Library types out a letter on Company letterheaded paper. Date: 1960s

Au Pair Agency
The receptionist of an Au Pair agency answers a telephone enquiry and makes a booking in the office diary. Date: 1960s

Illustration of woman checking in at hotel reception, porter picking up suitcases and boy waiting nearby

Woman talking on phone at desk (B&W)

Woman using phone and holding pencil

Pasteur Institute, 19th century
Pasteur Institute. Patients in the waiting room of the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France. Founded in 1887 and inaugurated in 1888

The Monarch 120 Call Connect System
A secretary or receptionist uses a new electronic post office telecommunications device/switchboard unit. A promotional photograph for the Monarch 120 Call Connect System

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"The Evolution of the Receptionist: From Typists to Hands-Free Telephone Sets" Step back in time to 1957 at The Danish Bacon Company factory in Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire. A diligent receptionist greets visitors with a warm smile, managing phone calls on a hands-free telephone set. Fast forward to the swinging 1960s, where a typist-turned-receptionist multitasks effortlessly. With impeccable typing skills and an ever-present smile, she handles inquiries while keeping the office running smoothly. Traveling further back in time to 1903, we find an English couple checking into a French hotel. The litho captures the elegance of this era as the receptionist ensures their stay is nothing short of exceptional. Humor takes center stage with a comic postcard from the early 20th century. Hotel guests voice their complaints while our resilient receptionist maintains her composure and resolves any issues that arise. In another scene from the past, a dedicated secretary answers phones and takes messages at an office in the bustling 1950s. She skillfully manages incoming calls while maintaining professionalism and efficiency. A man leaves for his trip in 1948 but not before bidding farewell to his trusted receptionist who will hold down the fort during his absence. Her reliability ensures smooth operations even when key personnel are away. Venturing across continents to South America's Peru brings us to Cusco's Marriott hotel lobby during colonial times. Here, an elegant receptionist welcomes guests with grace and charm, setting the tone for their unforgettable stay. The world of au pairs comes alive as they join forces with agencies worldwide. Behind every successful placement stands a dedicated receptionist who matches families with caring individuals ready for new cultural experiences. Newcastle Civic Centre introduces fresh faces as new receptionists take charge within this local government building located in Newcastle upon Tyne. They bring enthusiasm and efficiency to ensure citizens receive prompt assistance.