Earpiece Collection

19th century illustration showing a surgeon using an induction balance and earpiece with microphone to locate a bullet
5311498 19th century illustration showing a surgeon using an induction balance and earpiece with microphone to locate a bullet

Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone
5309395 Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Bell & Tainter's Graphophone)

Homacoustic speaking tube, 1892
3479336 Homacoustic speaking tube, 1892; (add.info.: The homacoustic speaking tube. This model had both mouthpiece and earpiece which made it unnecessary to change position when speaking or listening)

Diagram of Ader's system for transmitting music by telephone, 1881
3479486 Diagram of Ader's system for transmitting music by telephone, 1881; (add.info.: Diagram of Ader's system for transmitting music by telephone which was first used to relay performances)

Searching for a bullet, 1850
3479302 Searching for a bullet, 1850; (add.info.: Surgeon searching for a bullet using an induction balance and earpiece containing a Hughes microphone)

Champ Clark, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Champ Clark, between 1910 and 1920
Champ Clark, between 1910 and 1920. American politician and attorney James Beauchamp Clark, Speaker of the House of Representatives, speaking on a candlestick telephone

Michael Stipe, lead singer with REM. REM are pictured performing in Germany in July 1995. They are appearing at Freibadgelande, Am Badesee, Duren-Gurzenich, Germany

Device for listening to conversation in a piazza, illustration from
CHT163695 Device for listening to conversation in a piazza, illustration from Musurgia Universalis by Athanasius Kircher (1601-80) published in Rome, 1650 (engraving) by Italian School

Business technology in the 1920s: ledger, typewriter and telephone (b / w photo)
5987096 Business technology in the 1920s: ledger, typewriter and telephone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Business technology in the 1920s)

Guests in a Paris hotel listening to direct relays for opera or theatre performances
EDI178885 Guests in a Paris hotel listening to direct relays for opera or theatre performances on Marinovitchs and Szarvadys Theatrophone, from La Nature, published 1892 (engraving) by French School

Condenser Telephone in Use, from The Electric Telephone
EDI178882 Condenser Telephone in Use, from The Electric Telephone by George Bartlett Prescott (b.1830), 1890 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Ann Ronan Picture Library; American

Picture shows Mike Mills, bass guitar player with REM. REM pictured performing in Germany in July 1995. They are appearing at Freibadgelande, Am Badesee, Duren-Gurzenich, Germany

England, London, Westminster, News reporter Robert Peston outside Downing Street

Young woman looking the painting The Windmill at Wijk bij Du
Holland. Amsterdam. Rijksmuseum. Young woman looking a Jacob Isaackz van Ruisdael (c. 1628-1682) painting The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede, c. 1668-1670

Stethoscope and keyboard

Doctor with stethoscope
MODEL RELEASED. Doctor with stethoscope

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"Capturing the Essence of Sound: Exploring the Evolution of Earpieces" From Michael Stipe's electrifying performances with REM in Germany to Coles Phillips Girl lost in enchanting melodies, earpieces have been an integral part of our auditory journey. Whether it was a device for eavesdropping on conversations in bustling piazzas or business technology revolutionizing communication in the 1920s, these tiny marvels have shaped our experiences. In Parisian hotels, guests eagerly tuned into direct relays for opera and theatre performances, immersing themselves in the magic unfolding before their ears. Meanwhile, condenser telephones brought distant voices closer than ever before - connecting people across vast distances and bridging gaps between hearts. Even news reporters like Robert Peston outside Downing Street relied on earpieces to stay connected with breaking stories and deliver real-time updates to eager audiences. The power of these devices extended beyond mere convenience; they became conduits through which information flowed effortlessly. As we delve deeper into history, we find young women captivated by paintings such as "The Windmill at Wijk bij Du, " their ears attuned to every brushstroke that whispered secrets from the canvas. And who can forget Mike Mills' bass guitar prowess with REM? His rhythmic beats resonated through his trusty earpiece, guiding him towards musical brilliance. Through time and space, earpieces have remained steadfast companions on our sonic adventures. They continue to evolve alongside us – from humble beginnings as simple listening aids to sophisticated wireless wonders that seamlessly merge artistry and technology. So next time you slip on your own pair of earpieces, take a moment to appreciate their rich heritage – a legacy woven by musicians like Michael Stipe and countless others who've harnessed their power. Let them transport you into realms where music dances freely or allow them to be your conduit for knowledge and connection – because within those small yet mighty devices lies a world waiting to be heard.