Telephone Collection (page 3)

Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires. Robidas idea of world in 1953. From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris 1883

New Site For Clay-Liston Fight
Boston, Massachusetts: May 7, 1965. Reporters and camermen wait outside a phone booth while promoter Harold Conrad seeks a new site for the Cassius Clay-Sonny Liston heavyweight title fight

Woman on the telephone, postcard
" Hello, are you there?" An early example of cold calling by telemarketers

Metropolitan Police operations room, London
View of a Metropolitan Police operations room at New Scotland Yard, London, with officers and telephonists busy taking calls

The British Telephone Exchange In London, 1883. From The Graphic September 1, 1883

Converting a London telephone exchange
Front cover photograph of the stupendous task of converting a London telephone exchange to the new Automatic Principle. Date: October 1926

A Sports Reporter At Work
Pebble Beach, California: c. 1958 A sports reporter at the Crosby Clambake Golf Tournament

Alexander G. Bell, Scottish-US inventor C017 / 7105
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), Scottish-US inventor, using a telephone, his most famous invention. Bell followed his father and grandfather into the speech therapy profession

Historic motoring emergency telephone box, a Box 573, Garrowby, East Yorkshire, England, march

Listening to an early Telephone Receiver
Listening to an early telephone receiver. " A Word to the Wise is Sufficient." Date: circa 1903

Rabbiting on the Phone
A clever rabbit makes a telephone call on his new- fangled phone! Date: early 1930s

Gibson Girl - Kate (on the telephone) Date: circa 1910s

Electrical items, clockwise from left, a Nokia mobile phone, a Sony walkman/radio and a digital watch

Wireless communication
MODEL RELEASED. Wireless communication. Boy using a bluetooth hands-free headset for his mobile phone

David Wright woman in black negligee on red telephone
Elegant woman with red hair, wearing a black negligee. She is lying on a furry white rug, speaking on her red telephone. David Wright (1912 - 1967)

Metropolitan Police Telephone Box System instruction book
A Metropolitan Police instruction book: Telephone Box System, published by Peckham Sub-Division

New dial operated telephone system
Series of three photographs showing a new automatic system of telephoning introduced in Britain in 1911. The movement of a dial operated electrical switches and magnets in the telephone exchange

Telegraph Parrot
No one told this poor parrot on a telegraph pole that it would need to buy a telephone before it could chat to its mates

BT engineer testing lines, United Kingdom, Europe

Hands-Free Telephone Set
A telephone receptionist (possibly working for the emergency services) uses a rather cumbersome hands-free telephone, worn around the neck

Mays Stores / Shepherd Mkt
Shepherd Market, Mayfair, previously the site of the May Fair from which the district takes its name. It was laid out in c.1735 by architect Edward Shepherd

Swallow / Cig. Card / 1915
Swallow - latin name: Hirundo rustica

Danish Lady on the Line
A Danish lady in an extremely long dress uses a wall-mounted phone

STRING TELEPHONE 1880
Two boys talk to each other by using cans connected by a piece of string. Date: 1880

Submarine Telephone between Scotland and Ireland: Donaghadee, County Down, 1893 Engraving

Actress Jackie Lane lying in bed naked talking on the telephone March 1959

Red telephone box on the palm fringed Dickenson beach, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean, West Indies

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - little girl's padded dressing gown and slippers Date: circa 1967

Formula One World Championship
Tsutomu Tomita (JPN) Chairman of Toyota Racing and Toyota Team Principal talks with a Williams employee. Formula One World Championship, Rd8, Qualifying Day, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada

Caught in a small puddle
Sofie Steenhoudt

Desert02
Rafal Kulik

Shut Up and Kiss Me
Dikhotomy

LONDON Westminster Collage
Melanie Viola

LONDON Westminster Collage
Melanie Viola

Shut Up and Kiss Me
Dikhotomy

Caught in a small puddle
Sofie Steenhoudt

LONDON Westminster Collage
Melanie Viola

Shut Up and Kiss Me
Dikhotomy

Desert02
Rafal Kulik

Caught in a small puddle
Sofie Steenhoudt

Desert02
Rafal Kulik

Caught in a small puddle
Sofie Steenhoudt

Desert02
Rafal Kulik

Caught in a small puddle
Sofie Steenhoudt

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Grand Prix Gp Portrait
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Thursday 25 August 2016. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG, signs autographs for fans. World Copyright: Steve Etherington/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image SNE11731

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Grand Prix Gp Phone
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Thursday 25 August 2016. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid, uses his smart phone. World Copyright: Steve Etherington/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image SNE11563

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Grand Prix Gp Portrait
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Thursday 25 August 2016. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG, takes a picture during the Thursday press conference

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Grand Prix Gp Portrait
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Thursday 25 August 2016. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG, takes a picture during the Thursday press conference

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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.