Speaker Collection (#15)

ROBERT CHARLES WINTHROP (1809-1894). American lawyer and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Photograph, c1860

FREDERICK A. C. MUHLENBERG (1750-1801). Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlhenberg. American clergyman
FREDERICK A.C. MUHLENBERG (1750-1801). Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlhenberg. American clergyman and politician. As first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

CHARLES FOX (1749-1806). Charles James Fox. English statesman and orator. Mr. Fox Addressing his Friends from the Kings Arms Tavern, February 14, 1784

WILLIAM GLADSTONE (1809-1898). English statesman. Speaking in the House of Commons. Caricature lithograph, 1879, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)

WILLIAM BOOTH (1829-1912). English religious leader and founder of the Salvation Army. General Booth speaking at a Salvation Army meeting in Carnegie Hall, New York City

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, 1854. The first Republican convention, held outdoors at Jackson, Michigan, on 6 July 1854. Contemporary American line engraving

THE YELLOW KID. Drawing, c1896, by Richard Felton Outcault

VACCINATION CARTOON. The Debate over Obligatory Vaccination. " Gentlemen, if the sight of my face is not enough, I will show you." French cartoon by Henri Maigrot, c1890

U. S. COMIC STRIPS: The Yellow Kid, created by Richard F. Outcault in 1894
U.S. COMIC STRIPS: The Yellow Kid, created by Richard F. Outcault in 1894

NYC: BARBER STRIKE, 1913. Union organizer Joseph James Ettor addressing a crowd of striking barbers in Union Square, New York City. Photograph, 1913

UNITED STATES MINT, 1792. The Coinage Act, signed 3 March 1791, establishing the United States Mint

TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1874. A speaker at a temperance meeting held on the stage of the saloon owned by Harry Hill, 1 March 1874. Contemporary American wood engraving

Suffragette Transport
circa 1910: A vehicle, painted white and purple, used by the speakers of The Womens Political Union at their street corner meetings to promote the Suffragette cause in America

Workers Protest
1st February 1914: Trafalgar Square is packed with demonstrating workers from the Royal Ordnance Factories listening to speakers. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Advertisement for Expanded Fittings furniture -- female model (Geraldine Hill) posing. 1959

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Listening to Winston Churchill
Churchill: " We Shall never stop, never weary, and never give in." Old Lady to her military officer son/Grandson

Telephone Operator - Wakeman, Ohio, USA
Telephone Operator at Wakeman, Huron County, Ohio, United States - a little village along the Vermilion River. Date: 1911

Orators Corner (Speakers Corner) - Hyde Park, London Date: circa 1940

Mr Baldwin addresses mass meeting of women Conservatives at the Albert Hall. Mr Stanley Baldwin, the Conservative leader, addressed a mass meeting organised by the Womens Conservative

May Day Labour demonstration in Hyde Park. Commander J Snooks addressing one of the meetings. 2 May 1928

British workers off to Russia. Mr Tom Mann addressing the crowd. Mr Ben Tillett is also seen. 29 October 1927

Shingled Orator to go to the US. Miss Margery Sharp, the author. 19 October 1928

Labour May Day Demonstration in Hyde Park A typical speaker Mr Jackson 1 May 1923

Lady Smithers talks at a town fete. 1935

Petts Wood fete. 1937

Erith hospital opening. 1935

Dartford Conservative meeting. 1935

S K Keyes. Freeman of Dartford. 1937

Primrose fete in Chislehurst, Kent. 1935

The official opening of Erith Hospital. 1935

A lecture at the East Malling Research Station. 1935

Members at the Hartley Country Club, Kent. 1935

The opening of the riversite view over the River Thames at Erith in Kent. Old sailors watching the ceremony. 2 October 1937

"Salute the Soldier Week"- 1944
Brigadier Rowbotham opening the proceedings in Petworth Park George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23135

Known as General Booth. English religious leader and founder of the Salvation Army
WILLIAM BOOTH (1829-1912). Known as General Booth. English religious leader and founder of the Salvation Army. " In Darkest England" - General Booth Lecturing on his Emigration Scheme

William Lenthall (1591-1662) English parliamentarian. Speaker of House of Commons in Long Parliament, 1640. Chromolithograph

Lyon Playfair (1819-1898) in 1885 when President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Scottish chemist and politician

Lyon Playfair (1818-1898) Scottish chemist and politician, in the chair as Deputy Speaker of the Commons during a late night session

The Charter - a Common Scene : The Anti-Chartist idea of the House of Commons in 1943 if suffrage was enlarged. Cap of Liberty is attached to Speakers chair. 1843 cartoon by George Cruikshank

The House of Commons presenting their Speaker to Elizabeth I. After engraving from Nobilitas Politica et Civilis by R Glover, London, 1608

A Mad Tea-Party Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. ca. 1900-1920, A Mad Tea-Party Postcard by Charles Folkard, Based on Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

A Dog Listens To Gramaphone
United States: c. 1927. A dog listens, perhaps to its masters voice, from a gramaphone

The Late Hon. James Blaine, He Was An American Republican Politician Who Served As United States Representative, Speaker Of The United States House Of Representatives, US Senator From Maine

Speaker Mackey Swearing in the Republican Members in the Legislature House, Columbia, South Carolina, Engraving 1876, Us, Usa, America, United States

The Right Hon. H. B. W. Brand, Esq. M. P. Speaker of the House of Commons, Uk, 1873
The Right Hon. H.B.W. Brand, Esq. M.P. Speaker of the House of Commons, Uk, 1873 Engraving

The New Speaker of the House of Commons, the Right Hon. John Evelyn Denison: Elected April 30, 1857
THE NEW SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, THE RIGHT HON. JOHN EVELYN DENISON: ELECTED APRIL 30, 1857. British statesman. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

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"Captivating the Masses: The Timeless Power of the Speaker" From the iconic RCA Victor trademark featuring Nipper the dog to William Pitt the Younger's impassioned address in Parliament, speakers have always held a special place in history. They possess an innate ability to captivate and inspire, leaving an indelible mark on society. Step back into c1920 with an American lithograph poster showcasing Nipper, forever associated with RCA Victor. This beloved image symbolizes not only a brand but also the profound connection between music and emotions that they can evoke. Imagine being transported to The Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium alive with energy as a speaker takes center stage. Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square or Suffragette Votes for Women Meeting demonstrates how speakers have played pivotal roles in advocating for social change throughout history. Even political leaders like Vladimir Lenin recognized the power of their words. In Irakliy Toidze's oil painting "Lenin Rallying the People, " we witness Lenin harnessing his oratory skills to mobilize masses towards revolution, and are not limited to grand stages; they have been present even in more intimate settings. An 18th-century artwork depicting a smoking club reminds us that discussions and debates were not exclusive to formal assemblies but also took place among friends sharing ideas over tobacco-filled rooms. The fight for women's rights has seen countless powerful speeches delivered by courageous individuals who dared challenge societal norms. A glimpse into a Women's Rights Demo from 1906 showcases their determination and resilience against all odds. In times of emergencies, it is often through loudspeakers that crucial information reaches our ears swiftly and efficiently. Early fire brigade street alarms served as vital tools for public safety, reminding us that they are essential beyond just entertainment or politics. Lastly, let us not forget historic moments such as The Opening of Parliament depicted in a lithograph, where speakers set the tone for governance and democracy.