Ten Common Pieces Of Office Equipment - 1960
Going to riff off this for a few lists... first one from just before I was born.
1. Manual Typewriters
Standard for creating all office documents.
2. Rotary Dial Telephones
Used for business communication.
3. Mimeograph Machines
For making copies of documents before photocopiers were widely available.
4. File Cabinets
Essential for storing and organizing paper documents.
5. Mechanical Calculators
Used for basic arithmetic, especially in finance.
6. Carbon Paper
For creating duplicate copies while typing.
7. Dictaphones
For recording spoken notes, typically on magnetic tapes.
8. In/Out Trays
Used for organizing physical mail and documents on desks.
9. Bulletin Boards
For posting memos, announcements, and schedules.
10. Addressograph Machines
Used for addressing envelopes and mailing labels.
This setup was largely manual and paper-centric, emphasizing physical documentation and basic communication tools, long before the digital revolution.
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