Mobile Phones Collection

Family of five on scooter, wife holding mobile phone for husband to take call, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving)
8635133 Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helepolis, siege tower of Demetrius I of Macedon)

Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving)
8663719 Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for a self-propelled cannon, 1760)

Shopping by videophone, 1890
3479184 Shopping by videophone, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration shows an interpretation of the future. A female is shown shopping by videophone. Paris, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A West Sussex book hawker (b/w photo)
8675986 A West Sussex book hawker (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A West Sussex book hawker)

Mobile dentist examining children at a rural school (b/w photo)
8635907 Mobile dentist examining children at a rural school (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mobile dentist examining children at a rural school)

What! Come home? (colour litho)
8656612 What! Come home? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "What! Come home)

Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration)
7167171 Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the albums of Becassine)

Hello, Merry Christmas (chromolitho)
8655795 Hello, Merry Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hello, Merry Christmas. Santa on the telephone)

Interior of a travelling post office (b/w photo)
8635397 Interior of a travelling post office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a travelling post office)

Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour (engraving)
8635131 Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour)

Types of telephone (litho)
8676251 Types of telephone (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of telephone. Illustration from The Wonder Encyclopedia for Children (Odhams Press Ltd)

French army travelling printing office, Italy (engraving)
8676853 French army travelling printing office, Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French army travelling printing office, Italy)

Ive Heard from the Man In The Moon, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673161 Ive Heard from the Man In The Moon, c.1770-1959 (print) by White, Smith & Company (19th-early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Daddy Come Home, 1913 (print)
3673141 Daddy Come Home, 1913 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Youve Got To See Mamma Evry Night (or you cant see Mamma at all), 1923 (print)
3673086 Youve Got To See Mamma Evry Night (or you cant see Mamma at all), 1923 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

American Mythology, 1893 (photogravure)
3671705 American Mythology, 1893 (photogravure) by Apolloni, Adolfo (1855-1923); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The book of the fair)

Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673081 Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Oh Say! Can I See You To-Night, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673047 Oh Say! Can I See You To-Night, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Great Lover, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673143 The Great Lover, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673148 Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Experiment of telephony by Francois Sudre on the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1829 (engraving)
2757928 Experiment of telephony by Francois Sudre on the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1829 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sciences. Communication)

Telephone Exchange, Paris, 1904 (print)
541374 Telephone Exchange, Paris, 1904 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal Paris 17 April 1904)

Bust of Philipp Reis, born 7 January 1834, German physicist and inventor of the telephone
7278658 Bust of Philipp Reis, born 7 January 1834, German physicist and inventor of the telephone by German School, (19th century); Gelnhausen, Hessen, Germany; (add.info.: Bust of Philipp Reis)

Bust of Philipp Reis, born 7 January 1834, German physicist and inventor of the telephone
7278659 Bust of Philipp Reis, born 7 January 1834, German physicist and inventor of the telephone by German School, (19th century); Gelnhausen, Hessen, Germany; (add.info.: Bust of Philipp Reis)

Berlin telephone exchange, office IX, telephone exchange with manual operation
7279555 Berlin telephone exchange, office IX, telephone exchange with manual operation by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin telephone exchange, office IX)

Alexander Graham Bell (engraving)
1734160 Alexander Graham Bell (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Alexandre Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish inventor of phone in 1876

Barton Academy, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170642 Barton Academy, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barton Academy, Mobile, Alabama)

Edison phonograph (b / w photo)
7182647 Edison phonograph (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edison phonograph)

In the City Park, Mobile, "Ebony nurse-maids flirt with their lovers"(engraving)
7170644 In the City Park, Mobile, " Ebony nurse-maids flirt with their lovers" (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the City Park, Mobile)

Bank of Mobile and Odd Fellows Hall, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170643 Bank of Mobile and Odd Fellows Hall, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of Mobile and Odd Fellows Hall, Mobile, Alabama)

Trinity Church, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170641 Trinity Church, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity Church, Mobile, Alabama)

The Custom-House, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170640 The Custom-House, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Custom-House, Mobile, Alabama)

Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170649 Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama)

The Marine and City Hospitals, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170639 The Marine and City Hospitals, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marine and City Hospitals, Mobile, Alabama)

The Telephone Exchange System (engraving)
7193776 The Telephone Exchange System (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Telephone Exchange System)

President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho)
2815587 President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The answer to the German 420, the mammoth new French 400 gun (colour litho)
2777570 The answer to the German 420, the mammoth new French 400 gun (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The answer to the German 420)

"The work of the "spiders"(colour litho)
2777605 " The work of the " spiders" (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

How ours defy death, the audacious reconnaissance of an officer and an artillery volunteer (colour litho)
2815785 How ours defy death, the audacious reconnaissance of an officer and an artillery volunteer (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: As ours defy death)

Attitudes of modern life, the President of the United States speaks at a banquet by means of... (colour litho)
2815599 Attitudes of modern life, the President of the United States speaks at a banquet by means of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Special box for recycling mobile phones and used printer inkjet and laser cartidges Cory Environmental Gloucestershire
MAB-651 Special box for recycling mobile phones and used printer inkjet and laser cartidges Cory Environmental Gloucestershire domestic landfill site UK Mark Boulton contact details

Pine tree communication mast
Communication mast designed to resemble a pine tree. Photographed near Shaftesbury in Dorset, UK

Masai man talking on mobile phone, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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From the early days of telephone exchange to the modern era of mobile phones, communication has come a long way. In this captivating image, we see a family of five riding on a scooter, with the wife holding a mobile phone for her husband to take an important call. It's fascinating how technology has transformed our lives. Looking back in time, we catch a glimpse of history with an intriguing print from 1904 showcasing the Telephone Exchange in Paris. This revolutionary invention by Philipp Reis, born on January 7th, 1834, changed the course of human interaction forever. His bust stands as a tribute to his remarkable contribution. Another depiction takes us to Berlin's telephone exchange office IX where manual operation was still prevalent. The engraving captures the essence of those times when operators connected calls manually and played their vital role in connecting people across distances. Speaking of inventors and visionaries, Alexander Graham Bell also left an indelible mark on telecommunications with his groundbreaking work on the telephone. His engraved portrait reminds us that behind every technological marvel lies immense dedication and innovation. Moving away from telephones but staying within Mobile, Alabama's rich history is Barton Academy—an enchanting engraving that transports us back in time. As we explore further into Mobile's past through engravings like Trinity Church and The Custom-House, it becomes evident how communication devices have evolved alongside architectural marvels. While Edison phonograph may not be directly related to mobile phones but it symbolizes another milestone in audio communication technology—allowing voices and music to be captured and replayed at will. Finally, amidst all these historical glimpses comes an intriguing engraving depicting Ebony nurse-maids flirting with their lovers in City Park—a reminder that even during simpler times people sought connections beyond just conversations over telephones or mobiles. They have become more than just devices; they are now extensions of ourselves—keeping us connected no matter where we are.