Library circulation desk with two attendants, black and white photograph – Antique Photo Print
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This rare historic photograph captures Library circulation desk with two attendants, black and white photograph in remarkable detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Library circulation desk with two attendants, black and white photograph
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A library circulation desk, the counter where patrons once checked out books, is the focus here, with two attendants standing behind it in a black and white photograph. Circulation desks were the working heart of American public libraries for much of the twentieth century, where staff stamped due-date cards, retrieved requested volumes from the stacks, and answered questions across a single high counter. Because the desk was the one place every visitor passed through, it often reveals how a library organized its daily routine, from the card catalog nearby to the flow of readers. Looking closely at the staff's posture and the surrounding furnishings can tell you a good deal about the period and the institution's habits.
| Original scan | 5,202 × 4,306 px · prints to 17 × 14 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | tif15337_CirculationdeskMainLibraryAnne |
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