Phone Collection (page 3)

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)

Telephone with 4 lines, 1912 (object)
AIS5364328 Telephone with 4 lines, 1912 (object); Natural History Museum, London, UK; © Iberfoto

An engraving depicting a detailed view of the receiver of Ader's telephone, 19th century
5311636 An engraving depicting a detailed view of the receiver of Ader's telephone, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Bell telephone
5309982 A Bell telephone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bell telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer

Early telephone combining the transmitter and receiver, 1800s
NWI4954779 Early telephone combining the transmitter and receiver, 1800s.; (add.info.: Early telephone combining the transmitter and receiver, 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) as Vice President of the Cavalry during the Spanish-American War
NWI4936898 Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) as Vice President of the Cavalry during the Spanish-American War, 1900.Colour lithography

Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman
5615884 Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman; (add.info.: Work manager at a factory communicating with a foreman, via a wall-mounted Phelp's Duplex internal telephone.; 1879)

American hotel bedroom with telephone
5615882 American hotel bedroom with telephone; (add.info.: American hotel bedroom with telephone 1892. 01/01/1892); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young woman calling at the end of the 19th century
PCT4259374 Young woman calling at the end of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Young woman calling at the end of the 19th century.)

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

Chicago Police report to headquarters using a street telephone to report an accident
5615880 Chicago Police report to headquarters using a street telephone to report an accident; (add.info.: Chicago Police report to headquarters using a street telephone to report an accident 1882)

Cartoon commenting on the delights of the new fangled telephone, 19th century
5309007 Cartoon commenting on the delights of the new fangled telephone, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the delights of the new fangled telephone)

The first Bell telephone
5309983 The first Bell telephone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the first Bell telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell)

The blue phone: postcard 1920
JAB4119901 The blue phone: postcard 1920; (add.info.: The blue phone: postcard 1920); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Portable military telephone invented by Captain Colson, built by Mr. de Branville. Engraving 1886
JAB4121521 Portable military telephone invented by Captain Colson, built by Mr. de Branville. Engraving 1886; (add.info.: Portable military telephone invented by Captain Colson)

Cartoon of Marconi with his wireless, 1903
NWI4947652 Cartoon of Marconi with his wireless, 1903.; (add.info.: Cartoon of Marconi with his wireless, 1903.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

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)

Father Noel (Santa Claus) talking to a child on the phone to take orders of toys "Hello my Little"
NWI4881204 Father Noel (Santa Claus) talking to a child on the phone to take orders of toys "Hello my Little", 1880 years

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)

This is The Olde Dun Cow speaking (colour litho)
8656323 This is The Olde Dun Cow speaking (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "This is The Olde Dun Cow speaking." Pub landlady)

Shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand
Client: Stonehouse Advertising - shoot for Kamella children's clothes brand - little girl's padded dressing gown and slippers Date: circa 1967

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)

MonkeyPhone
Marcel Egger

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)

Stationery
Xuan Thai

Chill Workspace
Xuan Thai

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)

The telephone tower in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, historical illustration circa 1893
UIG5413935 The telephone tower in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, historical illustration circa 1893; UIG

Engraving depicting Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's telephone
5308535 Engraving depicting Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's telephone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Alan Archibald Campbell-Swinton's telephone)

strike of the PTT in 1909 (postcard)
PCT5618029 strike of the PTT in 1909 (postcard); (add.info.: strike of the PTT in 1909 (Post, Telegraph and Telephones) in France

Work foreman at a factory communicating with management
5615883 Work foreman at a factory communicating with management; (add.info.: Work foreman at a factory communicating with management via a wall-mounted Phelp's Duplex internal telephone.; 1879)

French army portable field telephone
5615885 French army portable field telephone; (add.info.: French army portable field telephone 1890. 01/01/1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Bell telephone
5309984 A Bell telephone; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bell telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) a Scottish-born scientist, inventor, engineer

Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board)
650536 Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 68.8x75.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinsel Toes. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

An engraving depicting a detailed view of the transmitter of Ader's telephone, 19th century
5311635 An engraving depicting a detailed view of the transmitter of Ader's telephone, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Headquarters: Generals of the French army studying battle plans
DUV4201410 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Headquarters: Generals of the French army studying battle plans. Engraving in " Alphabet of the Great War 1914-1916

First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter Q as the headquarters. Generals of the French army studying battle plans
DUV4201414 First World War 1914-1918 (14-18): Letter Q as the headquarters. Generals of the French army studying battle plans

Communicating via speaking tube or hose, 1800s
NWI4759572 Communicating via speaking tube or hose, 1800s.; (add.info.: Communicating via speaking tube or hose, 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

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)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a hairy in his trench cabin elbow resting on a telephone dictionary with
LUX4738586 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a hairy in his trench cabin elbow resting on a telephone dictionary with his fiance lying in a luxurious apartment

University of Washington, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
University of Washington, 1917. A trooper from the University of Washington militia using a portable field-telephone in a suitcase

German field telephone, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
German field telephone, 1914. German soldier talking on telephone which is attached to a tree, next to a brick building, during World War I

2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Patrick Dempsey during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 16, 2013 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Patrick Dempsey during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 16, 2013 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Joe Foster during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 16, 2013 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

2020 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - AUGUST 13: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, talks to the media during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Thursday August 13

2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Patrick Dempsey during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 16, 2013 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

Call with a Phone
Christian MARCEL

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"Connecting the Past and Present: A Journey Through Phone History" Amidst a snowy London street, a Police Public Call Box stands tall, reminiscent of an era long gone. The Bakelite telephone - a timeless symbol of communication that revolutionized the way we connect. David Wright's iconic pin-up calendar girl graces the walls, capturing the allure conversations in 1950. Cobham Air Routes Poster reminds us how phones bridged distances and brought loved ones closer even before air travel became common. The Red Telephone Box, an unmistakable landmark in London's streetscape, preserving memories of countless conversations held within its cozy confines. Margaret Lockwood captivates audiences in Carol Reed's Night Train to Munich (1940), showcasing how phones played pivotal roles even on the silver screen. An illustrated brochure from W Barratt & Co Ltd takes us back to Northampton's telephonic past – where innovation met practicality. In Wandsworth Road, Clapham SW8, a major fire serves as a stark reminder of emergency calls made through these trusty devices throughout history. The Shard skyscraper looms over London like a modern-day beacon – reminding us that despite technological advancements, phones remain essential for daily connections. A vigilant policeman stands beside a police call box – exemplifying how these boxes served as lifelines for law enforcement during times of need. As we reflect on Picture No.