Loudspeaker Collection

George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo with loudspeaker
George Ernest Studdy, Bonzo listening to a loudspeaker -- his masters voice, no doubt. The pencil marks/lines show potential cropping of the image for onward design usage

Edgar Wallace - Film Photo
Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) English writer of popular thrillers, directing the film Red Aces at Beaconsfield in 1929 1929

Young man standing near speaker, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Young man standing near speaker, between 1910 and 1917. Manufactured by The Magnaphone Co. New York City. Patented

Speaker, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Speaker, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Speaker, between 1910 and 1917. Manufactured by The Magnaphone Co. New York City. Patented

Bureau of Engraving And Printing - Treasury Department, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Bureau of Engraving And Printing - Treasury Department, [Washington, DC], 1912. [Man in uniform using communications apparatus]

Orange corners
Greetje van Son

A man fixes a speaker on a rescue boat Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1945-1965

Advert, Atwater Kent Model 30 Radio. 1926

God, that Eisenbach!, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
God, that Eisenbach!, 1911

O, Caruso!, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
O, Caruso!, 1911

Preparing loudspeaker for FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium
Preparing loudspeaker for FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium Date: 1946

Advert, Williams, Lea & Co Ltd, London, mechanical hand painting, art deco pochoir print, silent movie film studio Date: 1929

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The Siege of Madrid. The Vaticanists, engraving by Francisco Mateos edited by the Section of Plastic Arts of El Altavoz del Frente (The Loudspeaker of the Front)

United Nations exhibit put on by OWI in Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N. Y. 1943. Creator: Marjory Collins
United Nations exhibit put on by OWI in Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. Central motif was this frame containing copy of Atlantic charter

Healey Silverstone at Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk 1953. Creator: Unknown
Healey Silverstone at Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk 1953

Jo Harrop Quartet, Listening Room Jazz, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, July 2021
Jo Harrop Quartet: Jo Harrop, Shane Hill, Jo Fooks and Ted Beament, Listening Room Jazz, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, 13th July 2021

Design for Loudspeaker No. 5, 1922 (gouache & ink on paper)
3657429 Design for Loudspeaker No. 5, 1922 (gouache & ink on paper) by Klutsis, Gustav Gustavovich (1895-1944); State Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki

Advert, Atwater Kent Model 35 Radio. 1926

Advert, Atwater Kent Model 20 Radio. 1926

Cartoon, The Officious Passenger (Bright and Russell)
Cartoon, The Officious Passenger -- a satirical comment on the radical MP John Brights attempts to push for electoral reform

Subwoofer for DJ setup, ca. 1970. Creator: Unknown
A wood subwoofer. The sub is painted black. Four sides of the sub are all wood and flat. The front side has is wood but has two hollowed out sections that angle inward

Leslie speaker cabinet owned by James Brown, ca. 1968. Creator: Unknown
A Leslie type 122 speaker cabinet covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Red vinyl letters outlined with brass colored metal rivets form the letters " J B" on the front of

A Jolly Xmas, 1934. Creator: Frederick George Lewin
A Jolly Xmas, 1934. Father Christmas holds a transmitter with loudspeaker and aerial

Tweeters used as part of a DJ setup, 1990s. Creator: Also / Miyako Technology Co
A set six tweeters or speakers attached to a metal front plate made by Miyako. Each tweeter is secured to the plate by four screws (one screw is missing)

Speaker used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Altec Lansing
A speaker made by Altec. The speaker is rectangular in shape and is painted black. The top of the front of the speaker concaves inward, towards the back

Tweeter box speakers used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
Tweeter box speakers. The tweeters or speakers, five in total, are surrounded by a leather box. The top of the box has a handle and each corner of the box is protected by a metal edge

Horn speaker used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Cerwin-Vega
A Cerwin-Vega horn speaker. The speaker front is rectangular in shape and painted orange. The sides of the front concave in towards the middle to create a cone shape

The microphone and the loudspeaker. Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

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British field artillery in action in Tobruk: Captain John Hay of Edinburgh giving orders by megaphone, alongside L/Bdr Leslie Browning. Picture taken circa 1st December 1941

The Cavern Club, Matthew Street, Liverpool, England. The Beatles played at The Cavern Club 292 times on their rise to stardom

A happy group of Alvechurch supporters on their way to Stamford Bridge for their teams Amateur Cup semi final match against Wealdstone. 19th March 1966

Demonstration in London -- the man on the left is probably Sid Rawle (1945-2010), nicknamed King of the Hippies, founder of the Hyde Park Diggers

Demonstration in London -- the man at the centre is probably Sid Rawle (1945-2010), nicknamed King of the Hippies, founder of the Hyde Park Diggers

The Dialectician (Der Dialektforscher), 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
The Dialectician (Der Dialektforscher), 1911

Jim Hart, Cleethorpes, 2007. Creator: Brian Foskett
Jim Hart, Cleethorpes, 2007

Mr. Patterson and His Apparatus, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Patterson and His Apparatus, 1900. Mr George W Patterson of Chicago was the first person to put on displays of juggling with electrically lit clubs

Between Fights, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Between Fights, c1943. British Royal Air Force pilots relaxing between missions during World War II. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman

Daimler of CM Simpson and a Morris loudspeaker van on Madeira Drive, Brighton, RAC Rally, 1939
Daimler 24 h.p. Vehicle Reg. No. EDU58. Event Entry No: 216. Driver: Simpson, C.M. Right: Morris Loudspeaker Van Reg. No. CCD299. Madeira Drive, Brighton. R.A.C. Rally. Date: 25-29.4.39

Reuben Rogers, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Reuben Rogers, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

Thaddeus Kelly, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist
Thaddeus Kelly, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

Kerb-side gramophone-player, Holborn, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, volume I, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

The Officious Passenger, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The Officious Passenger, 1866. Lord Russell is shown here as the ships captain. The Officious Passenger is John Bright. At the beginning of January

Cyanide Sid Cooper, wrestler, talking to members of the crowd. Date: 1980s

Bing Crosby at a golf tournament in Scotland 1976

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mr Hose the Fireman. late 19th century

Scene outside the Blue Bell pub, with people taking part in a fun event. Date: 1970s

Tennal Approved School, Birmingham - bedtime story
The Headmaster of the Tennal Approved School (formerly Harborne School), Birmingham, reads the inmates a bedtime story over the loudspeaker system in the dormitories. Date: 1940s

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"Captivating the Masses: A Journey through the History of Loudspeakers" George Ernest Studdy's iconic creation, Bonzo with a loudspeaker, captured the imagination of many in the early 20th century. Edgar Wallace's film photo showcases the power of sound amplification through a loudspeaker, revolutionizing cinema experiences. The preparation of a loudspeaker for the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium marked a significant milestone in stadium audio technology. An advertisement by Williams, Lea & Co Ltd in London highlighted their cutting-edge loudspeakers that brought music and news to households across Britain. In an unexpected turn, even amidst war-torn Spain during the Civil War (1936-1939), loudspeakers played a crucial role during The Siege of Madrid. Cyanide Sid Cooper, renowned wrestler known for his booming voice and larger-than-life persona, utilized loudspeakers to captivate wrestling fans worldwide. Tragedy struck when a stuntman lost his life while performing daring feats amplified by powerful speakers at Eastbourne's entertainment venue. Harry Pollitt, Secretary of the Communist Party, used public addresses via loudspeakers to rally supporters and spread political messages far and wide. Gordon McLennan's passionate speeches echoed through crowded streets as he fought tirelessly for communist ideals using state-of-the-art sound systems. Atwater Kent Model 30 Radio advertisement showcased how families could enjoy crystal clear broadcasts from around the world thanks to innovative speaker technology. Moritz Jung's artistic creations "God, that Eisenbach. " and "O Caruso. " depicted individuals mesmerized by performances enhanced by resonant speakers in 1911. From its humble beginnings with Bonzo to its pivotal role in historical events and entertainment realms alike - this is just a glimpse into how one invention transformed communication forever.