Phone Collection (page 8)

Bell Telephone Transmitter, 1875
XEE4107678 Bell Telephone Transmitter, 1875 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bell Telephone Transmitter, 1875); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Taxiphone Dunyach and Leclert, 1924: Public telephone a crank (publiphone
XEE4107154 Taxiphone Dunyach and Leclert, 1924: Public telephone a crank (publiphone) of the company Taxiphone. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taxiphone Dunyach and Leclert)

Marty Crank Telephony, years 1910
XEE4107236 Marty Crank Telephony, years 1910 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marty Crank Telephony, years 1910); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Poster advertising a concert at the Grevin Museum in Paris (colour litho)
AKV384678 Poster advertising a concert at the Grevin Museum in Paris (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; eAckermann Kunstverlag; French, out of copyright

Bombardier French finishing his message after a shell had come through the room in which
STC412102 Bombardier French finishing his message after a shell had come through the room in which he was telephoning (litho) by Valda

Christmas Card, Puppy with telephone and holly - Hold On. 20th century

Facsimile of the telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922
XIR246434 Facsimile of the telephone invented by Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) made by the Western Electric Company by French School, (20th century); CNAM

President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho)
2815587 President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander Graham Bell, 1876 (photo)
3501908 Alexander Graham Bell, 1876 (photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish inventor

Woman telephoning for a fire engine (colour litho)
3094447 Woman telephoning for a fire engine (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning for a fire engine)

Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho)
3094441 Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a doctor. Postcard, early 20th century)

Traveller telephoning home (colour litho)
3094451 Traveller telephoning home (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traveller telephoning home. Postcard, early 20th century)

Two women on the telephone (colour litho)
3094449 Two women on the telephone (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women on the telephone. Postcard, early 20th century)

Telephone operator, Mayfair Exchange, London
Telephone operator surrounded by wires at the Mayfair Exchange, London, Ocober 1932. 1932

Woman Dialing a Number on a Telephone, 1931 (screen print)
2630062 Woman Dialing a Number on a Telephone, 1931 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Advert for Telephone Development Association 1929
Less than a crown a week, to rent a telephone, Paying nothing to be installed and pay nothing for calls or to receive. Date: 1929

Theatre Royal, Worthing, Sussex, under the management of D Fellowes-Robinson. Acting Manager, Captain Lloyd-Goring. Telephone number: Worthing 177. 1920

Telephone duty at White Horse Hotel, WW1
Through the long night watches, telephone duty at White Horse Hotel, First World War. Watercolour by P J Hill of the 20th City of London Battalion. 1916

The Galling, Perturbing, Offending Telephone, H. M. Bateman
The new service - as some declare they have found it. Complaints about the new telephone service recently transferred to the operation of the Post Office, as visualised by the great cartoonist, H. M

Advert for Stellite portable room to room telephone 1905
British-made portable telephone for your home, easy to self-fit and without spoiling the look of your room, can be used to call the servants when you are still in bed. Date: 1905

The telephone (chromolitho)
961465 The telephone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The telephone. Chicoree Arlatte, Cambrai, trade card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Costume Design for Luna Park, ( The Freaks ), 1930 (oil
658050 Costume Design for Luna Park, ( The Freaks ), 1930 (oil, pencil and collage on gesso-prepared panel) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 26.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The answer to the German 420, the mammoth new French 400 gun (colour litho)
2777570 The answer to the German 420, the mammoth new French 400 gun (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The answer to the German 420)

Alexander Graham Bell making the first call between New York and Chicago
STC306607 Alexander Graham Bell making the first call between New York and Chicago, 1892 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Ericsson Telephone, 1890 (mixed media)
XCF290941 Ericsson Telephone, 1890 (mixed media) by Ericsson, Lars Magnus (1846-1926); Private Collection; Swedish, out of copyright

Alexander Graham Bell, 1876 (sepia photo)
473280 Alexander Graham Bell, 1876 (sepia photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish inventor

Antonio Meuccis 1857 phone
GIA4733011 Antonio Meuccis 1857 phone. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonio Meuccis 1857 phone.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Photography - Stereo glass plate on the First World War: The cellar of telephonists
JLJ4640223 Photography - Stereo glass plate on the First World War: The cellar of telephonists, Private Collection by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989529 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Telephone Receiver, 1954 (screen print)
2622301 Telephone Receiver, 1954 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a telephone receiver representing telecommunications;)

Humorous Illustration of a 1950s Car Phone, 1956 (screen print)
2630051 Humorous Illustration of a 1950s Car Phone, 1956 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

New York City, 1879
XEE4406389 New York City, 1879. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New York City, 1879.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Telephone office (central telephonique - standard telephonique
XEE4407693 Telephone office (central telephonique - standard telephonique) of rue Gutenberg in Paris in 1895. Multiple table section of 240 subscribers served by 3 telephonists

The Edison phonometer - device by means of which a mechanical work is obtained by speech
LSE4099129 The Edison phonometer - device by means of which a mechanical work is obtained by speech in " Nature" 1878

Ericsson Bakelite and metal telephone, 1892
XEE4108311 Ericsson Bakelite and metal telephone, 1892 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ericsson Bakelite and metal telephone, 1892); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Humorous postcard on the phone, deb. 20th century @Selva / Leemage
LSE4099376 Humorous postcard on the phone, deb. 20th century @Selva/Leemage by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous postcard on the phone, deb)

Graham Bells phone used for the first experiments of 1875
XEE4104547 Graham Bells phone used for the first experiments of 1875. by Bell, Graham (1910-43); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wooden telephone switchboard, 20th century
XEE4107681 Wooden telephone switchboard, 20th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden telephone switchboard, 20th century); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Telephone: schema of a jack. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection
XEE4141108 Telephone: schema of a jack. Anonymous illustration of 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone: schema of a jack. Anonymous illustration of 1925)

Model of the first switching system developed in 1891 in the United States by Strowger
XEE4117977 Model of the first switching system developed in 1891 in the United States by Strowger. Musee de France Telecom

Telephony in Sweden: room of the central telephone office in Stockholm
XEE4134531 Telephony in Sweden: room of the central telephone office in Stockholm. Engraving in " La Nature: revue des sciences et de leurs applications aux arts et a l industrie" of 23

Telephone exchange built according to the Edison Gower-Bell system of telecommunication
XEE4150982 Telephone exchange built according to the Edison Gower-Bell system of telecommunication - first central telephone in Paris in 1879 - system by the American Frederick Gower - engraving in

Fax: photographic transmitter
XEE4113668 Fax: photographic transmitter. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fax: photographic transmitter.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Telephone Berthon Ader in Bakelite
XEE4113661 Telephone Berthon Ader in Bakelite by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone Berthon Ader in Bakelite); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

The Conversation, (pencil and watercolour and coloured chalks on paper)
823448 The Conversation, (pencil and watercolour and coloured chalks on paper) by Kirchner, Raphael (1876-1917); 44x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conversation)

Talking On The Telephone (chromolitho)
733535 Talking On The Telephone (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Talking On The Telephone.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

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"Connecting the Past and Present: A Journey Through Phone History" Amidst a snowy London street, a Police Public Call Box stands tall, reminiscent of an era long gone. The Bakelite telephone - a timeless symbol of communication that revolutionized the way we connect. David Wright's iconic pin-up calendar girl graces the walls, capturing the allure conversations in 1950. Cobham Air Routes Poster reminds us how phones bridged distances and brought loved ones closer even before air travel became common. The Red Telephone Box, an unmistakable landmark in London's streetscape, preserving memories of countless conversations held within its cozy confines. Margaret Lockwood captivates audiences in Carol Reed's Night Train to Munich (1940), showcasing how phones played pivotal roles even on the silver screen. An illustrated brochure from W Barratt & Co Ltd takes us back to Northampton's telephonic past – where innovation met practicality. In Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8, a major fire serves as a stark reminder of emergency calls made through these trusty devices throughout history. The Shard skyscraper looms over London like a modern-day beacon – reminding us that despite technological advancements, phones remain essential for daily connections. A vigilant policeman stands beside a police call box – exemplifying how these boxes served as lifelines for law enforcement during times of need. As we reflect on Picture No.