Telephones Collection

Pin-up calendar girl by David Wright, 1950
A woman with her red hair swept up in a bun, poses elegantly in some diaphanous lingerie as she speaks on a red telephone. Date: 1950

Picture No. 11772293
Dog Parson Jack Russell with mobile phone in mouth Date:

Tatler front cover, 9 March 1960
Front cover of the Tatler featuring a photograph of a woman, eating breakfast while arranging to meet friends over the telephone. 1960

Advert for using a telephone
It pays to telephone ! Remember - a telephone in your home saves you time, money, and worry, and minimises inconvenience, anxiety, and loneliness

Tabby Cat - on office desk with files & phone
JD-18386 CAT - Tabby kitten on office desk with files and phone John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rail Operations Centre
A British Rail operations and track maintenance centre

Transatlantic communications: telephoning London to New York
How the London telephone subscriber will " get" New York: the wonders of transatlantic telephony, as explained by The Illustrated London News in 1927. Date: 1927

Advert promoting the Post Office Telephone Service. Date: 1932

Roy Tempest, Theatrical Agent, London, 21st April 1964

Picture No. 10946949
Hamadryas Baboon - with mobile (cell) phone. Date:

Queen Elizabeth On The Phone
London, England: December 19, 1961 Britains Queen Elizabeth talks to Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker as she inaugurated the Canadian Trans-Atlantic Telephone cable system by making the first

Pay phone and shop windows on Fifth Avenue at night, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States of America, North America

The opening of the new telephone exchange at South John Street, Liverpool. Pictured is the room where the switching over from the old to the new takes place. 5th November 1920

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

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

A long line of telephone switchboards with female operators

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

Telephone / Bell & Gray
An imaginary conversation between Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray, using their own telephone devices

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

Woman On the Phone Date: 1916

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

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

Breguet and Roosevelt, 1891
3479321 Breguet and Roosevelt, 1891; (add.info.: Breguet and Roosevelt's method of handing telephones. Suspending fork, F, is a key switch which puts bell into circuit)

Story in The Rain
Takaaki Ishikura

Rep. Royal Johnson, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Rep. Royal Johnson, between 1910 and 1920
Rep. Royal [C.] Johnson, between 1910 and 1920. [US politician and lawyer Royal Cleaves Johnson: Attorney General of South Dakota; veteran of World War I]

William Jennings Bryan with group at desk, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
William Jennings Bryan with group at desk, between 1910 and 1920. Bryan was a lawyer and Secretary of State. Note electric lamp, framed photograph, and candlestick telephones on desk

Group: includes William Jennings Bryan (at desk, 2nd from right)... between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Group: includes William Jennings Bryan (at desk, 2nd from right); and Josephus Daniels, middle of 2nd row, between 1910 and 1920. American politicians. Bryan was a lawyer and Secretary of State

Josephus Daniels and group, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Josephus Daniels and group, between 1910 and 1920. American politician, newspaper editor and publisher: Secretary of the Navy during World War I

Halo
Martina

Early telephones, Verity Electrical Supplies
Early telephones from Verity Electrical Supplies, Aston, Birmingham. 1903

The robot operator GRACE is coming to the help of telephonists in the Liverpool Trunk Exchange. GRACE, short for Group Routing and Charging Equipment

Ireland, Co. Mayo, Cong, traditional Irish telephone box
Ireland, Co.Mayo, Cong, traditional Irish telephone box

Old telephones, Goreme, Cappadocia, Nevsehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Subway station and phone booths, Manhattan, New York City, USA

Caribbean, Antigua, St. Johns Town, World phone pay phones

UK, England, London, Ludgate Hill, St. Pauls Cathedral, Red Telephone Box

Unlikely #87
Mister Solo

Sporting Curiosities
Golfers in North Carolina wagering that they won't be put off their game when accompanied by musicians and dancing caddies

Image of a woman mid-phone conversation, taken from a lifestyle article about living alone. Date: 1954

Edison Telephones and Phonographs, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Edison Telephones and Phonographs, United States Section of Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

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

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

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DOG, cross breed holding phone in its mouth, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Collie X breed, sitting behind a camera, paw on shutter, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Collie X breed, sitting with a phone in his mouth, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Collie X breed, sitting with a phone in his mouth, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Mr James Brand (colour litho)
613302 Mr James Brand (colour litho) by Prosperi, Liborio (1854-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr James Brand, Telephones, 26 May 1888)

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"Connecting the World: A Journey Through Telephone History" In this captivating journey through time, we explore the fascinating world of telephones. From vintage pin-up calendars to iconic advertisements and historic moments, these images depict the evolution and significance of this revolutionary invention. Picture No. 11772293 takes us back to 1950 when David Wright's enchanting artwork showcased a pin-up calendar girl seductively posing next to a telephone. This image captures the allure and glamour associated with telephones during that era. Fast forward to March 9th, 1960, as depicted on Tatler's front cover (Picture No. 10946949), where an elegant lady effortlessly converses over a telephone. It symbolizes how telephones became an integral part of society, connecting people from all walks of life. Advertisements promoting telephone usage have played a crucial role in shaping our communication habits. An advert featured in our collection highlights the convenience and efficiency that comes with using a telephone (Advert for using a telephone). It reminds us how this device revolutionized long-distance conversations and brought loved ones closer together. The presence of animals alongside telephones adds charm to these snapshots. Picture No. 10946949 showcases a tabby cat perched on an office desk amidst files and phones – perhaps reminding us that even pets appreciate staying connected. Telecommunications has not only transformed personal interactions but also revolutionized industries like transportation. The Rail Operations Centre photograph demonstrates how telephonic communication plays an essential role in coordinating train operations efficiently. Crossing continents becomes effortless with transatlantic communications (Transatlantic communications: telephoning London to New York). This picture illustrates the awe-inspiring moment when someone dials their loved ones thousands of miles away - bridging gaps between countries and cultures. On April 21st, 1964, Roy Tempest - Theatrical Agent extraordinaire.