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Photographic Print : New York telephone subscriber making call
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New York telephone subscriber making call
New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange. Apparatus in picture used an Edison transmitter and a pony-crown receiver (being held to subscribers ear on right). Wood engraving, Paris, 1883
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Media ID 9702911
© Universal History Archive
America Communication Edison Inventor Telephony
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exclusive collection of vintage photographs. This captivating image from Universal Images Group (UIG) captures a New York telephone subscriber making a call through an operator at the telephone exchange. Witness the historical charm of an era long gone by as the subscriber uses an Edison transmitter and a pony-crown receiver, held to their ear. Add this unique piece of history to your home or office décor and relive the past with every glance.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the bustling streets of New York City in 1883, where a telephone subscriber is seen making a call through an operator at the telephone exchange. The image showcases early telephony technology with an intriguing mix of innovation and simplicity. In this historic snapshot, we witness the remarkable apparatus used by the subscriber. An Edison transmitter, developed by none other than Thomas Edison himself, stands as a testament to his pioneering work in communication. On the right side of the frame, we see the subscriber holding a pony-crown receiver against their ear – an essential component for receiving audio signals during calls. The wood engraving technique employed here adds depth and texture to this vintage depiction of American telephony history. It transports us back to a time when such technological advancements were still relatively novel and awe-inspiring. As we gaze upon this image captured in Paris over a century ago, it serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of communication technology. From these humble beginnings emerged today's interconnected world, shaped by inventors like Edison who revolutionized our ability to connect across vast distances. This photograph from Universal Images Group (UIG) offers us not just visual delight but also invites contemplation on progress made possible through human ingenuity and determination.
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