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Framed Print : New York telephone subscriber making call
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New York telephone subscriber making call
New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange. Apparatus in picture used an Edison transmitter and a pony-crown receiver (being held to subscribers ear on right). Wood engraving, Paris, 1883
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Media ID 9702911
© Universal History Archive
America Communication Edison Inventor Telephony
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image by Archive from Universal Images Group (UIG). Witness the historical moment of a New York telephone subscriber making a call through an operator at the telephone exchange. This captivating photograph showcases the early telephone technology, including the Edison transmitter and a pony-crown receiver. Add this timeless piece to your decor and transport yourself back to a bygone era.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.7cm (9.6" x 7.8")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling streets of New York City in 1883, where a telephone subscriber is seen making a call through an operator at the telephone exchange. The image showcases early telephony technology with an intriguing mix of innovation and simplicity. In this historic snapshot, we witness the remarkable apparatus used by the subscriber. An Edison transmitter, developed by none other than Thomas Edison himself, stands as a testament to his pioneering work in communication. On the right side of the frame, we see the subscriber holding a pony-crown receiver against their ear – an essential component for receiving audio signals during calls. The wood engraving technique employed here adds depth and texture to this vintage depiction of American telephony history. It transports us back to a time when such technological advancements were still relatively novel and awe-inspiring. As we gaze upon this image captured in Paris over a century ago, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of communication technology. From these humble beginnings emerged today's interconnected world, shaped by inventors like Edison who revolutionized our ability to connect across vast distances. This photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG) offers us not just visual delight but also invites contemplation on progress made possible through human ingenuity and determination.
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