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Mouse Mat : Stamp Machine 1960S

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Home Decor From Mary Evans Picture Library

Stamp Machine 1960S

A young woman puts a penny (1d) in the slot of a stamp machine, which will dispense a second class book of stamps. First class stamps are 3d (thruppence) per book. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10145040

Media ID 690215

Machines Over Coat Penny Puts Slot Stamp Stamps Vacant Watch Wrist Dispense

Mouse Pad

Bring some life into your office, or create a heartfelt gift, with a personalised deluxe Mouse Mat. Made of high-density black foam with a tough, stain-resistant inter-woven cloth cover they will brighten up any home or corporate office.

Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice

Estimated Product Size is 19.7cm x 24.2cm (7.8" x 9.5")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Your artwork will be printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image

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We are proud to offer a range of customisation including Cropping, Captions, and Filters. Zoom Cropping can be adjusted in the basket


EDITORS COMMENTS

In this black-and-white photograph from the 1960s, a young woman in a stylish overcoat and watch grabs a penny from her purse, ready to send a letter through the post. With a thoughtful expression on her face, she leans in close to the vintage stamp machine, her wrist slightly tilted as she aligns the coin with the slot. The machine, a relic of a bygone era, sits quietly on the counter, its metal surface gleaming in the soft light. The second class stamp books dispensed by this machine cost just one penny, making it an affordable option for those sending letters within the country. First class stamps, displayed prominently next to the machine, cost three pence, or "thruppence," as it was commonly referred to during that era. The woman's determination to save a penny is evident in her focused gaze and the deliberate way she places the penny in the slot. As the penny drops into the machine, the gears inside begin to turn, and the mechanism comes to life. The woman watches with anticipation as the stamp book is dispensed, the familiar sound of the machine at work adding to the sense of nostalgia and history. The scene is a poignant reminder of a time when communication relied on the simple act of sending a letter, and machines like this stamp dispenser played a crucial role in facilitating those connections. This photograph, with its timeless beauty and historical significance, invites us to reflect on the evolution of communication and the simple joys of sending a letter through the post. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, frozen in history, and a testament to the enduring charm of the past.

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