Bullhorn Collection

Speaking Trumpet, c. 1938. Creator: Samuel O. Klein
Speaking Trumpet, c. 1938

Thomas Edisons Megaphone, Using Three Separate Funnels Lined Up In A Row. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1889

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COUNTY FAIR, 1938. Sideshow attraction at a county fair in central Ohio. Photograph by Ben Shahn in 1938

Vintage World War II poster of ships at sea firing artillery rounds
Vintage World War II poster of ships at sea, firing artillery rounds into the distance. It declares - Your Metal Saves Our Convoys, Keep It Coming!

Signal for battle, From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil of Jean Baptiste Debret, 1834, illustration
History of Exploration, 19th century, Brazil. Signal for battle. From Journey to historic and picturesque Brazil of Jean Baptiste Debret, 1834

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1948. Said Something! Cartoon, 3 November 1948, by D. R
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1948. Said Something! Cartoon, 3 November 1948, by D.R. Fitzpatrick, showing the Republican elephant surprised by the American voters re-election of President Harry Truman

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MODEL RELEASED. Police officer on duty holding an electronic megaphone

POLICE REINFORCEMENTS. Houston Police reinforcements at a crime scene, mid-20th century

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"Amplifying Voices: The Evolution of the Bullhorn through Time" From its humble beginnings as a speaking trumpet invented by Samuel O. Klein in 1938, the bullhorn has come a long way. Originally used to project one's voice over long distances, it quickly became an iconic symbol of authority and attention-grabbing. Fast forward to today, where artificial intelligence and augmented reality have revolutionized communication tools like the bullhorn. With AI-powered features, this once simple device now enhances our ability to convey messages effectively and efficiently. But let's not forget its historical significance. Thomas Edison's megaphone with three separate funnels lined up in a row showcased early innovations in sound projection back in 1889. Meanwhile, at county fairs across America in 1938, the bullhorn mesmerized crowds as a sideshow attraction. During World War II, vintage posters depicted ships at sea firing artillery rounds through their powerful horns—a call to arms that echoed far and wide. Even political figures like Robert Kennedy utilized this tool to captivate audiences during his speeches. The bullhorn has always been more than just a means of amplification; it represents power dynamics too. A signal for battle illustrated by Jean Baptiste Debret in Brazil during the 19th century reminds us how influential voices can shape history. In presidential campaigns such as Harry Truman's re-election bid in 1948, cartoonists portrayed surprised elephants—symbolizing Republicans—reacting to amplified voices that led to unexpected outcomes. Beyond politics, police officers relied on bullhorns for crowd control or calling reinforcements at crime scenes throughout the mid-20th century—an indispensable tool for maintaining order amidst chaos. Even silent films captured moments where automobiles raced while authorities used their trusty bullhorns to direct traffic—a testament to its enduring relevance even without spoken words.