Communication Collection (page 6)

Messenger with a Letter, from the series "Elegant Five-needled Pine, c. 1797-98 (colour woodblock print;oban)
5860842 Messenger with a Letter, from the series " Elegant Five-needled Pine, c.1797-98 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Flappers (litho)
7148641 Flappers (litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flappers. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho)
980466 Winter count on buffalo robe (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter count on buffalo robe)

Common loon (Gavia immer) nesting at edge of lake and calling, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA, August

First Automatic Telephone Exchange Opened At Holborn, London, England In 1927. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures Published 1935

The Bellman of London, 1616. London night-watchman going on his rounds with bell, lantern and pike, with his dog at his heels

Stamp Card produced by Ottmar Zeihar - Iran (Persia). These cards enabled collectors to see stamps which they were unable to obtain, or afford

Poster, Anglo-Swiss Telephone Service, showing a woman skating in the Alps. 20th century

A London skyscape: the sky in Soho, 1905
The maze of telephone wires over Soho, at the Gerrard Street telephone exchange. The steeple of St Anne s, Soho, can be seen in the distance, on the otherside of Shaftesbury Avenue. Date: 1905

Phonograph by Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)
Phonograph. Created in 1877 by Thomas Alva Edison (Milan, Ohio, 1847-West Orange, 1931). Colored engraving

Native American Indian Picture Writing (Medicine Mans Chant) of the Chippewa or Ojibbewa Indians. Date: circa 1890s

London Fire Brigades organisation and equipment
A selection of small drawings of the events that take place in 1937, when a call by a pedestrian seeing flames and smoke to the very end when the fire has been put out

HMS Monarch, British cable ship
The HMS Monarch, a British cable-laying ship. There were three cable ships of this name -- this is probably the third one, built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson in 1916. Date: 20th century

Blitz in London -- salvaged mail, Calthorpe Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- following the bombing of Mount Pleasant Post Office on 18 June 1943, salvaged mail was temporarily piled up in nearby Calthorpe Street. Date: 1943

Modern fax-answering machine, front view

A large antenna operated at Deep Space Station 41 in Australia
This 26 meter (85 foot) antenna operated in Woomera (Island Lagoon), Australia at Deep Space Station (DSS) 41, established in August 1960

An alien being directing its spacecraft to make crop circles

Vintage World War One poster of a Marine Corps bulldog chasing a German dachshund. It reads, Teufel Hunden German Nickname For U.S. Marines, Devil Dog Recruiting Station

Vintage World War II poster of a giant water tap. It reads, No water, No guns, Don t waste it!! Philadelphia Council Of Defense

World War One poster of Marines charging into battle behind the American flag
Vintage World War One poster of Marines charging into battle behind the American flag. It declares - First In France, U.S. Marines

Digitally restored war propaganda poster. This vintage World War II poster features the hand of a worker punching a time clock. It declares - Victory Starts Here!

Vintage World War II poster of a chef holding an onion with a tear in his eye. It reads, Know your onions, make all the food go all the way, food is ammunition don t waste it

Dried seaweed, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos Region, Chile

Desk telephone hanging as a trophy on a wall
Decorative wall paper with an old fashion desk telephone hanging as a trophy on a wooden plaque

Children exchanging notes during class, 1950s-60s

Line of red telephone boxes in London, England, spot colour with B/W background

Red telephone box, Alameda Gardens, Gibraltar, Europe

Example of a woman dialling 999 for the emergency services in a red telephone booth

NATIVE AMERICANS: SIGN LANGUAGE. The Shoshone chief Tendoy using signs to communicate with Huerito, an Apache chief, at Washington, D.C

Invisible ink
Coded invisible ink message demonstrated by German spy Kurt H de Rysbach, 1915 Date: 1915

The Naze Tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Naze Tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. An historic landmark, it was built on the cliffs in 1721 by Trinity House as a navigation mark to guide shipping

1934 G. P. O telephone advertisement
Advertisement for some rather eye-catching handmicrophone instrument in fine colours such as Chinese red, jade green and ivory white. The dial is chromium plated and the flex is silk-covered in grey

Telegraph receiver. Historical artwork of a Breguet telegraph receiver. Messages arrived at the receiver in wires as a series of long and short electric pulses

Symbol @ & binary code to represent E-mail
E-mail symbol. Computer artwork representing electronic mail (e-mail), showing the symbol " @" (meaning " at" ) with streams of zeroes and ones (binary digits)

Marconi radio apparatus
Marconi radio equipment. This is a Marconi type 31 crystal receiver for ships. Marconi patented his radio equipment in 1896, founding a company in 1897 to build the new equipment

Optical fibres. Bundle of optical fibres conducting light. These fibres are made of very pure glass which is coated so as to allow light to be transmitted without absorption or loss of intensity

Old and new methods of communication. At right is the former home of Samuel Morse (1791-1872), who invented the electric telegraph and the Morse code

Breaking bad news
MODEL RELEASED. Breaking bad news. General practitioner breaking bad news to an elderly patient

Early telephone, historical artwork
Early telephone. Historical artwork of three men gathered around an early telephone. The man at right is talking into the speaking tube

Red post box in the snow. Photographed by a wood near Ballater, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, in February

Non-communication, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a persons head with a brick-wall as a face, representing someones refusal or inability to communicate

MUSIC: THE INK SPOTS. Popular American vocal group of the 1930s and 1940 s

End of the Revolutionary War announced by signal-fires
Beacon-fires in the hills along the Hudson River celebrating end of Revolutionary War, 1783. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Horse - Haflinger pony - Austria
JPF-4287 HORSE - Haflinger mother and foal Austria Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

London telephone exchange, WWII
Women telephone operators at a London telephone exchange with tin helmets, during World War II

Two Turkish Wrestlers
A spectacular postcard photograph of two Turkish wrestlers, showing off their muscles, finely crafted moustaches and bowties!

Tree Swallow - adult feeding young at nest box - June - CT - USA
JZ-3830 Tree Swallow - adult feeding young at nest box June - CT - USA Tachycineta bicolor Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Unleashing the Power of Communication: From Night Mail to Carrier Pigeons" In a world where communication is key, various mediums have played pivotal roles in connecting people and animals alike. Just like the iconic poster for "Night Mail, " which symbolizes the efficiency and speed of postal services, we have witnessed how effective they are bridge distances. Flags fluttering at Nelson's famous signal during the Battle of Trafalgar showcased how visual cues conveyed crucial messages amidst chaos. Similarly, a Highland Cow calf seeking contact with its mother on a meadow reminds us that even in nature, connection is vital. The age-old practice of using carrier pigeons as messengers demonstrates our desire to communicate across vast expanses. These remarkable birds exemplify loyalty and reliability in delivering important information. Observing lions in Moremi, Botswana greeting each other reaffirms that communication goes beyond words. Their gestures convey respect and establish social bonds within their pride. Even renowned figures like George Orwell utilized broadcasting as a means to share ideas and provoke thought-provoking discussions over the BBC airwaves during World War II. His voice became an instrument for change through effective communication. Stonehenge stands tall as an enigmatic monument reminding us of ancient civilizations' attempts to communicate with higher powers or understand celestial events—a testament to humanity's quest for knowledge. Smithfield Market bustling with activity illustrates how commerce thrives through efficient exchanges between buyers and sellers—communication fueling economic growth throughout history. Jane Goodall's work among chimpanzees showcases not only her dedication but also highlights the importance of non-verbal communication within animal communities—an essential aspect often overlooked by humans. Delving into human anatomy reveals intricate neural networks within our brains—the epicenter from which thoughts are formed, emotions expressed, and ideas shared—a reminder that effective internal dialogue enhances external connections.