German secretary, British Army of the Rhine, Germany
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German secretary, British Army of the Rhine, Germany
German secretary at her typewriter, in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine, in postwar Germany. Date: circa 1946
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1946 Baor Desk Glasses Knitted Office Postwar Rhine Secretary Spectacles Typewriter
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This evocative photograph captures the image of a German secretary at her typewriter in an office run by the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in postwar Germany, circa 1946. The secretary, dressed in a neat blouse and skirt, wears glasses as she intently focuses on her work. The room is filled with the hum of typewriters and the sound of papers shuffling, as the British military administration began to rebuild the country's infrastructure. The BAOR, established in 1945, was responsible for the military government of Germany and the maintenance of security in the British occupation zone. The presence of the British Army brought about a significant cultural exchange between the two nations, with the British introducing new work practices and technologies. This is evident in the scene before us, with the secretary using a modern typewriter, a piece of technology that would have been a novelty in Germany at the time. The war-torn country was in the process of being rebuilt, and the image of a smiling, determined woman at her desk, knitting in her spare moments, serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the German people during this period. The photograph, taken in the 1940s, offers a glimpse into the daily life of postwar Germany and the role of women in the workforce during this time.
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