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The General Post-Office; Packing the Indian Mail, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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The General Post-Office; Packing the Indian Mail, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The General Post-Office; Packing the Indian Mail, 1844. Workers in the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London: the Foreign and Ship Letter Department, where all letters and papers for foreign and colonial ports are assorted, packed, and dispatched. The India and other mails are made up in this room. The papers are packed in large strong white leather sacks, about, as tall as a man, and of proportionate width, the name, as " Smyrna", " Sydney", " Hong Kong", " Demerara", &c. painted upon them.
Our engraving shows the interior of this office during the business of packing the Indian Mail. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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The General Post-Office; Packing the Indian Mail, 1844
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. This print takes us back to the bustling atmosphere of the main post office at St Martins Le Grand in London during the 19th century. The image showcases the Foreign and Ship Letter Department, where diligent workers are seen sorting, packing, and dispatching letters and papers destined for foreign and colonial ports. The room is filled with activity as men meticulously pack large white leather sacks with papers bearing names like "Smyrna" "Sydney" "Hong Kong" and "Demerara". These sacks stand tall, almost reaching a man's height, reflecting their importance in carrying precious mail across vast distances. The engraving captures a moment frozen in time - an insight into the intricate workings of communication during this era. It highlights both the scale of operations within this grand establishment and its vital role in connecting people from different corners of the British Empire. As we gaze upon this historical scene, we are transported to a bygone era when handwritten letters held immense significance. This image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication that ensured timely delivery of news, messages, and connections between individuals separated by great distances. With its attention to detail and atmospheric charm, this print invites us to ponder on how far our means of communication have come while appreciating those who paved the way for our modern postal systems.
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