Exhibition of Bells telephone, 1876
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Exhibition of Bells telephone, 1876
Exhibition of Bells telephone. Patented in March 1876 by the Scottish-US inventor Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), this telephone is on display at the Centennial Exposition, the first official Worlds Fair in the USA. Held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from May to November 1876, it had over 10 million visitors. This artwork is from a series of illustrated French encyclopedia volumes, published by the Epinal printing firm in the late 19th and early 20th century. The series was called Serie encyclopedique des lecons de choses illustrees (Encyclopedic series of object lessons illustrated), and this example is from a volume published in around 1900
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1876 1900 1900s Alexander Graham Bell Audio Aural Communicating Communication Communications Device Display Displaying Early Epinal Exhibit Exhibiting French Hearing Illustrated Encyclopedia Invention Listening North American Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pioneering Queue Revolutionary Sense Telecommunication Telecommunications Telephone Us A Viewer Viewing Visiting Visitor World Fair Centennial Exposition Exhibitor Gadget
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This print showcases the Exhibition of Bell's telephone, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized communication in the late 19th century. Patented by Scottish-US inventor Alexander Graham Bell in March 1876, this remarkable device is proudly displayed at the Centennial Exposition, which marked America's first official World's Fair. Held in Philadelphia from May to November 1876, this grand event attracted an astounding number of over 10 million visitors. Captured from a series of beautifully illustrated French encyclopedia volumes published by Epinal printing firm around 1900, this artwork transports us back to a time when technological advancements were awe-inspiring. The illustration depicts an adult male visitor eagerly viewing and listening to this pioneering gadget with great curiosity. The significance of Bell's telephone cannot be overstated; it forever changed how people communicated across distances. This piece of history serves as a reminder of our relentless pursuit for innovation and progress. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded not only of the ingenuity behind such inventions but also the impact they have had on shaping our world today. It is through these glimpses into our past that we can truly appreciate how far we have come and marvel at what lies ahead in the realm of telecommunications.
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