Telephone Collection (page 8)

Chili Bouchier in film scene, Warned Off
Chili Bouchier in scene from British and Dominion film Warned Off Date: 1929

Advert, W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey
Advert for W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey - electric telephones and apparatus. Date: 1893

Gulfstream III N874RA
Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream III N874RA (msn 361), of ITT - International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation, at Luton Airport. Date: 1987

Stationery, M Garding & Sons, Market Place, Leek - plumbers, glaziers, gasfitters, decorative painters, electric light and bell fitters. Date: 1913

Communications During the British Advance 1916
A shell-stricken tree as a telegraph pole in the Western Front. Date: 1916

Telephoning Australia by Short-Wave Wireless 1924
Diagram showing the possibility of extensive new development in long-distance communication using short-wave wireless telephone to Australia. Date: 1924

British soldiers on field telephones, WW1
British soldiers on field telephones in a concrete dugout, transmitting orders for battery ranges, Western Front, First World War. 1914-1918

Nationalist Artillery Observer, Ebro, Spanish Civil War, 193
Nationalist artillery observer, with his field telephone, at the Battle of the Ebro, Spanish Civil War, 1938. 1938

Advert for Stockings by Bear Brand 1934
Young woman talking on the telephone about her new pair of stockings! Date: 1934

Officers and signallers have stationed themselves in a loft or attic in the upper storey of a damaged building, whose windows command a view the enermy's postion

MAN ON PHONE/DIE DAME
An advertisement for cigarettes: Gelbe Sorte Reemtsma. Date: 1930s

While a young gentleman conducts his social affairs by telephone, his man fastens his spats over his boots, preparatory to going out Date: 1904

CUBA/CIVIL WAR 1931
Capote directs the fight against President Machado by telephone from New York. Ex-President Menocal (hand in pocket) is seen with ruling faction of Pinar del Rio. Date: 1931

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Telephone Exchange, Paris, 1904 (print)
541374 Telephone Exchange, Paris, 1904 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal Paris 17 April 1904)

Observation post of the wartime British National Fire Service during an air raid, World War II, 1940s (colour litho)
5226743 Observation post of the wartime British National Fire Service during an air raid, World War II, 1940s (colour litho) by Mills

Alexander Graham Bell, c. 1920 (b/w photo)
473281 Alexander Graham Bell, c.1920 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish inventor

Alexander Graham Bell, Portrait, c. 1920 (b/w photo)
5858529 Alexander Graham Bell, Portrait, c.1920 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell, c. 1920 (photo)
2636885 Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell, c.1920 (photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish inventor

Switchboard Operators, U. S. Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA, July 1937 (b/w photo)
5974322 Switchboard Operators, U.S. Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA, July 1937 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

J. Edgar Hoover, Director of FBI, Department of Justice, Portrait on Telephone, Washington DC, USA
5974349 J. Edgar Hoover, Director of FBI, Department of Justice, Portrait on Telephone, Washington DC, USA, April 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Girl on telephone. Artwork by F. G. Lewin

An early telephone. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887
693681 An early telephone. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887 by Spanish School, (19th century)

Sweden, Varmland, Karlskoga, Alfred Nobel's laboratory, antique laboratory telephone Date: 05-06-2019

Two women wearing headsets, working on telephone switchboard. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two women wearing headsets, working on telephone switchboard

Hesitancy
Djayent Abdillah

BusinessCall
Marcel Egger

Project RED Light
Alexander Bondarenko

Men working on telephone lines, probably near a TVA dam hydroelectric plant, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Men working on telephone lines, probably near a TVA dam hydroelectric plant

Marshall Jewell, 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Marshall Jewell, 1865-1880. Jewell, Hon. Marshall, Post-Master General, between 1865 and 1880. [Manufacturer, pioneer telegrapher, telephone entrepreneur

Rudolph Forster, March 18, 1903. Creator: Levin Handy
Forster, Rudolph, Secty. to Pres. Theo. Roosevelt. March 18, 1903. [Secretary to President Theodore Roosevelt]

Chatty Cat
A cat sprawls on the telephone directory with a receiver in its paws, circa 1960. (Photo by Susan Schiff Faludi/Three Lions/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Hello, Summer!
Ruslan Bolgov (Axe)

Boss and secretary (colour litho)
3641677 Boss and secretary (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boss and secretary. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Man flirting with his secretary (colour litho)
3094675 Man flirting with his secretary (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man flirting with his secretary)

Alexander Graham Bell (engraving)
1734160 Alexander Graham Bell (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Alexandre Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish inventor of phone in 1876

Argentina, Buenos Aires. San Telmo Market, aka Mercado San Telmo. Colorful vintage telephones

Pull Against Us! (colour litho)
2808723 Pull Against Us! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pull Against Us)

DDE-90035828
Europe, England, London, Westminster. Red phone box on Millbank Date: 04/08/2006

DDE-90035792
Red Phone Booth, London, England. Date: 30/01/2009

With head in the clouds
Anna Niemiec

Communication mode
XibiaoHuang

Grocery store across the street from Mrs. Ella Watson... Washington, D.C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Grocery store across the street from Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman

Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Air raid wardens meeting in zone nine, Southwest area. Mr. Frederick Douglas, chairman, and Mrs. Hunton, secretary

Clarke, D. Edward, in office, between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Clarke, D. Edward, in office, between 1890 and 1910

2400 M Street, NW, Washington, D. C Creator: Chris Suspect
2400 M Street, NW, Washington, D.C

Enfant moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho)
3100569 Enfant moderne. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1901 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enfant moderne)

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"Connecting the Past and Present: The Evolution Communication" In a world where communication is constantly evolving, let's take a moment to reflect on the humble beginnings of the telephone. From its iconic presence on the cover of Ms. Magazine in 1972 to the snowy streets of London with its famous Police Public Call Box, this device has woven itself into the fabric of our lives. Imagine standing amidst the ancient wonder that is Stonehenge, only to be reminded that even centuries ago, humans sought ways to connect with one another. Fast forward to 1926 when a quaint telephone box stood proudly on British streets, serving as a lifeline for those seeking connection. The Bakelite telephone became an emblematic symbol of progress and innovation during its time. Its sleek design captured not only functionality but also style - a testament to human ingenuity. As air travel began taking flight, Cobham Air Routes Poster showcased how telephones were bridging distances between far-flung destinations. No longer bound by physical boundaries, conversations could transcend borders effortlessly. Brochure illustrations from W Barratt & Co Ltd remind us that telephones were not just tools for personal use; they played an integral role in business and commerce too. They facilitated connections between companies and customers alike, propelling economies forward. Even major historical events like US Steel Works or Kings Cross station in London bear witness to how telephones shaped societies across continents. In times of crisis such as Wandsworth Road fire in Clapham SW8, these devices served as vital links for emergency services and individuals seeking help. From Ms. Magazine's empowering message to Stonehenge's timeless allure, each image tells a story about our collective desire for connection through technology. As we navigate today's digital landscape filled with smartphones and video calls, let us remember that every call made or received carries with it echoes from decades past – reminding us that despite all advancements made over time, at its core, the telephone remains a symbol of human connection.