Bell Telephone Company Collection

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

Edgar Rickard, Executive Asst. U.S. Food Administration, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edgar Rickard, Executive Asst
Edgar Rickard, Executive Assistant, U.S. Food Administration, 1917. Mining engineer

Dr. Franklin H. Martin of Chicago, Regent And Secretary General, American College of Surgeons, 1913
Dr. Franklin Henry Martin of Chicago, Regent And Secretary General, American College of Surgeons, 1913. Founder of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons

National Geographical [sic] Society - Anniversary of Bell Telephone, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
National Geographic Society. Anniversary of Bell Telephone. Front: Theodore Newton Vail And Alexander Graham Bell; Back of Bell, Thomas Augustus Watson, Assoc. with Bell in Experiments

Telephone call warning of burglars (colour litho)
3094446 Telephone call warning of burglars (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone call warning of burglars. Postcard, early 20th century)

Woman telephoning a hiring agency (colour litho)
3094445 Woman telephoning a hiring agency (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a hiring agency. Postcard, early 20th century)

Telephone call announcing guests (colour litho)
3094442 Telephone call announcing guests (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone call announcing guests. Postcard, early 20th century)

Woman telephoning for a fire engine (colour litho)
3094447 Woman telephoning for a fire engine (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning for a fire engine)

Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho)
3094441 Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a doctor. Postcard, early 20th century)

Traveller telephoning home (colour litho)
3094451 Traveller telephoning home (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traveller telephoning home. Postcard, early 20th century)

Two women on the telephone (colour litho)
3094449 Two women on the telephone (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women on the telephone. Postcard, early 20th century)

Man in evening dress making a phone call (colour litho)
3094460 Man in evening dress making a phone call (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in evening dress making a phone call)

Socialising by telephone call (colour litho)
3094444 Socialising by telephone call (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socialising by telephone call. Postcard, early 20th century)

A marketing telephone call (colour litho)
3094452 A marketing telephone call (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A marketing telephone call. Postcard, early 20th century)

Woman telephoning a plumber (colour litho)
3094450 Woman telephoning a plumber (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a plumber. Postcard, early 20th century)

Women telephoning a shop (colour litho)
3094440 Women telephoning a shop (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women telephoning a shop. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Graham Bell
circa 1910: Alexander Graham Bell (1847 - 1922) a Scots-born American inventor who established the Bell Telephone Company

Alexander G. Bell with his future wife. Artwork of Scottish-US inventor and telephone pioneer Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) with his future wife Mabel Gardiner Hubbard (1857-1923)

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"Revolutionizing Communication: The Legacy of Bell Telephone Company" Step into the world of Alexander G. Bell, the brilliant Scottish-US inventor who forever changed the way we connect with one another. Established in 1877, Bell Telephone Company became a beacon of innovation and convenience, bringing people closer through their groundbreaking telephone technology. Imagine receiving a telephone call warning you about potential burglars lurking nearby – thanks to Bell's invention, this became possible. With their state-of-the-art C017/7105 model, households were equipped with a sense of security like never before. But it wasn't just about safety; telephones opened up new avenues for everyday tasks as well. A woman telephoning a hiring agency showcased how job seekers could effortlessly reach out for employment opportunities from the comfort of their homes. Gone were the days when unexpected guests would catch us off guard – now, with just one phone call announcing guests, hosts could prepare themselves and ensure warm hospitality awaited them. In times of emergencies, such as fires or medical crises, women found solace in dialing for help without delay. A woman telephoning for a fire engine or a doctor demonstrated how lives could be saved at lightning speed through effective communication. For those on long journeys away from home, like travelers yearning to hear familiar voices again - they found solace by simply telephoning home using Bell's reliable devices. The telephone also played an essential role in fostering social connections. Two women engrossed in conversation over the phone depicted how friendships blossomed even across distances while men dressed elegantly made important calls during formal occasions. Businesses thrived too as marketing strategies evolved with the advent of telemarketing calls. Entrepreneurs seized this opportunity to promote their products directly to potential customers' ears through persuasive conversations over these innovative devices. Even mundane household issues were resolved swiftly – whether it was calling plumbers or other service providers.