Telephone Collection (page 57)

FILM: A LOST LADY, 1924. Irene Rich

Film Still: Telephones

SILENT FILM STILL, 1920s. Aileen Pringle

OTHER WOMENs HUSBANDS. Silent film still, 1926

HOLLYWOOD CAVALCADE, 1939. Film still

Old British telephone call box at the cruise terminal in the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Central America

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Alexander Graham Bell in New York communicatiing for the first time with Chicago by telephone. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

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Old wall-mounted Western Electric telephone in the Soo Line depot, Rhinelander, Logging Museum, Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Digital photograph

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Santa Claus speaking to a child on the telephone, " Hello Little One!" 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Thomas Nast

Mobile phone holder current contemporary static cell telephone stars

Row of phone boxes at the back of the Royal Courts of Justice, Carey St, London, England, United Kingdom

Public Phone Box, Ellishadder, near Staffin, Trotternish Peninsula, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom

Post Office, Linicro, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland

Red telephone box, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Britannia and Eve magazine, September 1939
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman engrossed in a telephone conversation, wearing a dark-blue puffed-shoulder dress

David Wright woman in black evening dress and white fur
Elegant woman with blonde hair, wearing a slinky black evening dress and a white fur stole. She is speaking on her red telephone, no doubt making arrangements to go out

Gossip central! A telephone exchange in Columbus, Ohio, America

Police radio operator

Telephone Tower and Gardens in Johannesburg, South Africa

Nurse and matron at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing a matron sitting at her desk while a nurse stands respectfully behind her

German communications WWI
German telephone exchange in Schwiedeckelager on the Western Front during World War I

Workmen put telegraph cables, Syria
Workmen installing telegraph cables in Aleppo, Syria

Doctor with stethoscope examines boy
A general practitioner (Dr Meredith) listens with his stethoscope to a boys chest in a rather unconventional looking surgery with tapestries on the walls

Poster advertising the telephone
Poster designed by E McKnight Kauffer, encouraging people to use the telephone to make contact with the world

A Worker at an Exchange
A worker adjusts the wiring connections at a telecommunications exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

A computer technician with data tape
A computer technician stretches out a piece of data recording tape, from the ICT Atlas I computing system. A colleague speaks on the telephone in the background. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Monarch 120 Call Connect System
A secretary or receptionist uses a new electronic post office telecommunications device/switchboard unit. A promotional photograph for the Monarch 120 Call Connect System

Two Men at Work
Two men working at a telephone switchboard desk in a factory. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Frost covered telephone wires
Telephone wires weighed down by frost and ice in Albert on the Western Front in France during World War I in February 1918

The Reis Telephone system
The Reis Telephone System (developed by Johann Philipp Reis, 1834 - 1874), demonstrated to the Physical Society in Frankfurt in 1861. Reis speaker worked by magnetostriction

Measuring the current of a large electronic device
A man measures the current running through a large electronic device, possibly an early computer or exchange. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Right Number by Pierrot
Illustration of an elegant flapper girl, dressed seemingly only in lingerie speaking on the telephone

Universal Exhibition, Paris
Members of the public testing out telephones and phonographs at the L Exposition Universelle in Paris

No, Colonel, You ve got the wrong number by Merlin Enabnit
Back view of a dark-haired pin up girl by Merlin Enabnit (1903-1979). She is wearing a transparent pink and blue dress and speaking on a red telephone

Number Engaged by Fleming Williams
Pencil drawing by Fleming Williams showing two office workers engaged in a kiss while a telephone, in the foreground, rings off the hook

In the batteries against Tsing-Tau: A Japanese siege-gun getting the order by telephone to open fire

Lilly Dache (1898-1989) French milliner who emigrated to America and was reported to have said - Glamour is what makes a man ask for your telephone number

Woman making a telephone call, West Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing a female citizen of West Berlin making a call from a public telephone box, August 1948. At that time, the fact that this telephone had a steel cable to secure the handset to

Cambridge speaking to Harvard
The Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, The Reverend G. A. Weekes, having a telephone conversation with the President of Harvard University

The First Modern Telephone, 1909
Photograph of the first automatic telephone exchange system (modern telephone), installed by the German Post Office in 1909

Travelling telephone in use on a express train
A travelling call office, a telephone in use on an American express train. The train ran from Salt Lake, Utah to the mining camp of Ely, Nevada

Professor Arthur Korn, with his telegraph photographic machi
Professor Arthur Korn with his tele-photographic apparatus. Korn developed a method of transmitting photographs through telephone wires. In 1907 he produced the first facsimile telegraph

Cocteau / In Bed / 1941
JEAN COCTEAU French writer, artist and film maker, reading in bed in 1941

Language Students
London telephone girls being taught French and German in a classroom

MODERN TELEPHONE
A modern office telephone which enables the operator to put calls on hold before tranferring them

Fire Control Top of an American Warship, 1910
Illustration of an American battleships Fire Control Top, November 1910. In battle, the officers in these elevated positions would pick targets for their gun crews

Doctor Checks his Diary
A nurse hands the telephone over to a doctor, who checks his appointments diary

Fire Brigade Office 40S
An emergency call comes in to Durham County Fire Brigade

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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.