Mobile Collection (#21)

Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, 1942
Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers being used in Stalingrad, USSR, in 1942, to attack German positions during World War II. War broke out between Germany and the USSR in June 1941

Radio signal testing, 1925
Radio signal testing. Car with portable apparatus used to measure the strength of radio signals. The aerial is seen at right, while the signal processing equipment is seen in the car

Early field telephone. Historical artwork of a 19th century field telephone. Telephone technology was developed by Alexander Graham Bell by 1876

Computer artwork of global computer communications
Global computer communications. Conceptual computer illustration representing global computer communications on the internet

Train travel. Woman texting on a mobile phone while travelling on a train. Photographed in London, UK

Computer artwork of a mobile
Mobile. Computer artwork of a mobile. For this mobile to remain in equilibrium, each side of each arm must balance the other side

Online community
MODEL RELEASED. Online community. Conceptual computer artwork of an online community, represented by three people standing in a stream of information encoded in zeroes and ones or binary

Internet toaster. Man holds up a cable connecting a toaster to the Internet. The toaster contains a mobile web server the size of a telephone card

Man holding a mobile telephone to his ear
Mobile telephone. View of a man holding a mobile or cellular telephone to his ear. These telephones use low- power radio signals to transmit to a base station in the users local area, or cell

Mobile phone with projector
Mobile phone with integrated projector. This prototype mobile phone is able to project its display onto any flat surface. The phone has a swivelling unit that contains a powerful laser diode

Global communication. Conceptual computer illustration of global communication, depicting mobile or cellular telephones around the Earth. The yellow lines may represent telephone signals

View of the keys and sensors of a mobile telephone

Mobile phone cartoon character

Computer art of the Earth seen on mobile telephone
Global communication. Computer artwork representing global communications showing the Earth on the screen on a mobile telephone

View of the keypad of a mobile telephone
Mobile telephone keypad. Close-up of the keypad of a mobile telephone. Mobile telephones use microwaves to carry call information, and so are not hampered by wires

Telephone thermogram
Mobile telephone use. Thermogram of a woman using a mobile or cellular telephone showing the variation in temperature. The temperature scale runs from red (warmest), through yellow, green and cyan

Text message

Mobile phones
Mobile telephones, computer artwork

Ring-pull phone

Mobile telephone. Mobile or cellular telephones use low-power radio signals to transmit to an antenna in the users local area, or cell

Computer artwork of mans head with mobile phones
Mobile telephone use. Computer illustration of a mans head seen in front of mobile, or cellular, telephones and brains. Mobile phones use low-power microwave radio signals to transmit calls

WAP mobile telephone. Conceptual computer artwork of a hand holding a WAP-enabled mobile or cellular telephone. WAP (wireless application protocol)

Baby in a cot
MODEL RELEASED. Baby boy in a cot watching a mobile

Military semaphore, 19th century
Military semaphore. Historical artwork of a mobile semaphore system in use in the Crimean War (1853- 1856). The first efficient semaphore telegraphy system (sending messages by semaphore signals)

Water tower with mobile telephone and television transmitting antennae. The water tower stores water for homes and businesses in the surrounding area

Telecommunications masts. The dishes and antennas on these masts receive, amplify and relay mobile phone, microwave and radio signals. Photographed in Curno, Italy

Concealed mobile phone mast. Camouflaged mobile phone mast on a brick chimney

Early mobile phone

Hands charging up a ring-pull mobile telephone
Ring-pull mobile telephone. Hands charging up a prototype of a ring-pull mobile telephone. This battery-free telephone never needs charging from a mains supply

Coloured X-ray of a mobile telephone
Mobile phone. Coloured X-ray of a mobile phone showing various components such as the circuit boards (red, lower frame), the earpiece (dark green at upper centre) and the antenna (at upper left)

Bacteria, conceptual artwork

Girl using mobile phone
MODEL RELEASED. Girl using a mobile phone. She is eight years old

Baby boy in his cot
MODEL RELEASED. Baby boy in his cot

Insect spy, conceptual artwork
Insect spy, conceptual computer artwork. Grasshopper with a microchip on its back

cellular antenna mast

Mobile phone use, conceptual artwork
Mobile phone use, conceptual computer artwork

Mock-up of a Gonets-D satellite
Communication satellite. Model of a Russian Gonets-D communications satellite. The Gonets system uses a constellation of ten satellites that orbit at an altitude of around 1400 miles

Perpetual motion machine of von Kranach
Perpetual motion machine. Engraving showing a design for a perpetual motion machine designed by Ulrich von Kranach in 1664

Water raising engine, 18th century
Illustration showing an engine used to raise water. The weight of water in the lower bucket (A) pulls on the axle of the wheel at the top

Mobile X-ray security scanner
Security scanner. Mobile X-ray unit used to scan trucks and other vehicles. The scanner detects weapons and explosives but can also be used at border points to detect people trafficking

Mobile phone advert display
A mobile phone advertisement display for Samsung Anycall. Photographed in Beijing Capital Airport, China

Travelling distillery, artwork
Travelling distillery. 19th Century artwork of a travelling distillery set up in a farm yard. Image from La Science Illustree Louis Figuier (1895)

Irrigation robot watering a fiel
Israel, Hula Valley, Irrigation robot watering a field

Man using mobile phone
A man using a mobile phone at Seoul Airport, South Korea, as a bus approaches the arrivals area

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

ALABAMA: BANANAS, c1937. Workers loading bananas onto a railroad freight car in Mobile, Alabama. Photographed by Arthur Rothstein, c1937

EVCW2A-00110
Surrender of the Confederate ironclad " Tennessee, " Battle of Mobile Bay, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

PEXP2A-00030
Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d Iberville, portrait with autograph. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving

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"From Mobile Chimney Sweep to Mars Exploration Rover: A Journey Through Time and Innovation" Step into the world of mobility as we explore various mobile wonders that have shaped history. Picture No. 11772293 takes us back to the Epsom Derby in 1954, where a Volkswagen VW Camper Van served as a versatile mode of transportation for race enthusiasts. But it doesn't stop there. Witness the ingenuity behind a Mobile Butchers Shop, ensuring fresh produce reaches every corner. The French army's mobile dental surgery showcases their commitment to providing healthcare on-the-go. For those seeking adventure, hop aboard the U. S. S. Alabama Battleship Museum or embark on road trips with the iconic Volkswagen VW Classic Camper. These vehicles have become symbols of freedom and exploration. Let's not forget about our unsung heroes - Land Girls during WWII and Travelling Charlady who brought essential services right to people's doorsteps when they needed them most. And finally, marvel at the groundbreaking Mars Exploration Rover (EVCW2A-00109), pushing boundaries in space exploration and paving the way for future discoveries beyond Earth's limits. In this ever-evolving world, "mobile" encompasses more than just phones; it represents innovation, adaptability, and progress across industries. So let us celebrate these remarkable achievements that continue to shape our lives today.