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Shorthanded: 1920
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 04/17/2009 - 6:44pm.
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1920. "Washington School for Secretaries classroom." Our second look at the school's facilities. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 04/18/2009 - 12:50pm.
My guess is it that they are there for the purpose of inventory.
Different shorthand
Submitted by Seagoon on Sat, 04/18/2009 - 2:35am.
I am familiar with the Pitman shorthand, which is (or was) used throughout the British Empire. The Gregg shorthand is the most-used in the USA.
What are the tags for ?
Submitted by Alex Doomchek on Sat, 04/18/2009 - 1:51am.
Each desk has a tag hanging from it. Anyone have an idea?
Re: Impressions
Submitted by Dave K on Fri, 04/17/2009 - 11:37pm.
"After sitting for an hour or two, I wonder if the ladies rose from these chairs with neatly stenciled backsides."
Well, there's an image that's going to keep me awake tonight.
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Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 04/17/2009 - 8:57pm.
After sitting for an hour or two, I wonder if the ladies rose from these chairs with neatly stenciled backsides. They sure don't look comfortable.
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