Speaker Collection (#17)

Shall the Artist Survive? American poster, late 1930s, for a forum sponsored by the Federal Art Project of the Works
NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Shall the Artist Survive? American poster, late 1930s, for a forum sponsored by the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration

Advert for Kolster-Brandes in expensive radios 1931
KB inexpensive radio, with three range of wave-lengths, short, medium and long. Comes in a walnut cabinet and stand. 1931

Charles Vct Canterbury
CHARLES MANNERS-SUTTON, first viscount CANTERBURY Statesman, Speaker of the House of Commons, in his long official wig, seated in the Speakers Chair. Date: 1780 - 1845

American Revolutionary leader. Henrys address in the House of Burgesses, May 1765. Oil on canvas by P. F. Rothermel
PATRICK HENRY (1736-1799). American Revolutionary leader. Henrys address in the House of Burgesses, May 1765. Oil on canvas by P.F. Rothermel

Patrick Henry speaking in the Virginia House of Burgesses, May 1765. Steel engraving after the painting by Peter
VIRGINIA: PATRICK HENRY, 1765. Patrick Henry speaking in the Virginia House of Burgesses, May 1765. Steel engraving after the painting by Peter Frederick Rothermel (1817-1895)

World War Ii: Declaration
WORLD WAR II: DECLARATION. The Joint Resolution signed by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Vice President Henry Agard Wallace

THE SOUTH AFTER CIVIL WAR. Solution of the Labor Question in the South. A stranger asks what southerners will do for a living. Satirical wood engraving from an American newspaper of December 1865

DAVY CROCKETT (1786-1836). American frontiersman. Congressional candidate Crockett making a stump speech. Wood engraving from a c1850 edition of his autobiography

DALE CARNEGIE (1888-1955). American writer and speaker. Photographed c1943

PATRICK HENRY (1736-1799). Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! Patrick Henry delivers his great speech on the rights of the colonies before the Virginia Assembly, convened at Richmond, 23 March 1775

JUKEBOX, 1938. A 1938 model MH-20 Monarch jukebox, manufactured by the Rock-Ola Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois. Line engraving

QUAKER MEETING HOUSE. A Double-Decked Meeting-House. The congregation is divided between women on the ground floor and men upstairs. Wood engraving, 19th century

AUSTRIA: CIVIL MARRIAGE. Popular Demonstration at Vienna, Austria, on the Passage of the Civil Marriages Bill, 1866. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

CARTOON: PHONOGRAPH, 1878. The phonograph in Russia: delight and astonishment of the Czar to hear Mrs. Potts irons are shipped. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1878

TEMPERANCE MEETING, 1877. Sunday afternoon temperance meeting. Wood engraving, American, 1877

BLACK CONVENTION, 1876. The Colored National Convention in session in Nashville, Tennessee, 5-7 April 1876. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

WILLAIM EWART GLADSTONE (1809-1898). English satesman. The General Election: Mr. Gladstone Addressing the Electors of Greenwich on Blackheath. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1874

JEAN-PAUL MARAT (1743-1793). French Revolutionary politician. Contemporary engraving

PHONOGRAPH, 1910. Line cut, German, c1910

TOWN MEETING, 19th CENTURY. A speaker making his point at a 19th century American town meeting. Contemporary American wood engraving

PHONOGRAPH, c1910. Line cut, German, c1910

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

TOWN MEETING, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, 19th century

BENJAMIN DISRAELI (1804-1881). 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. English statesman and writer. Disraeli introducing his Reform Bill in the House of Commons in 1867. Wood engraving, 19th century

Muriel Matters
The suffragist, Muriel Matters. She was a speaker & organiser for the WFL and most notably chained herself to " that ville grill" behind which women sat in the Commons Date: 1908

Coronation fancy dress party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Metropolitan Police communications control box
A man in civilian clothes in a Metropolitan Police communications control box. He is surrounded by communications equipment, is wearing headphones and holding a speaker in his hand. Date: early 1930s

Medieval bores and boars: after the feast
Three men at the end of a medieval feast: an abbot bores his neighbour, while his other guest tries not to fall asleep. A monk carries away a boars head on a platter out of the hall. Date: Medieval

SIII Wolseley 18 / 85 traffic car
A 1947 SIII Wolseley traffic car, complete with radio transmitter and loudspeaker, parks up alongside a huge queue of people. Date: circa 1947

Republican Club, Paris
At a Red Republican club in Paris, a speaker exhorts his comrades to defend the Commune against the government forces. Date: 1871

Political speech in Hampstead, 1940s
A candidate from the Hampstead Conservative Unionist Association makes a speech outdoors from a pedestal to an attentive audience of exactly two. 1940s

Street scene with striking men
A street scene with striking men demanding more pay

French Election Meeting
An appreciative crowd clap and cheer a speaker standing in front of crossed tricolore flags at an election meeting in France Date: 1902

EDISON PHONOGRAPH AD, 1899. American advertisement for the Edison Concert Phonograph, 1899

RADIO ADVERTISEMENT, 1930. American catalog advertisement, 1930, for radio receivers sold by a Chicago, Illinois, distributor

RADIO ADVERTISEMENT, 1956. American advertisement for a Motorola radio, 1956

Soldering a loudspeaker. Wires being soldered onto the connectors of an audio loudspeaker. The soldering iron (top left to centre)

Earphone in an ear
Earphone in place in an ear

Dismantled loudspeaker. This is a device that is designed to convert electrical signals into sound waves. The two fixed components are the permanent magnet (black)

Home-made 8080 computer

Speaker cabinet

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION, 1917. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin addressing a meeting of the Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets at the Smolny Institute in Petrograd shortly after the start of the Bolshevik

SILENT FILM: RADIO, 1920s. William Desmond in a still from an American silent film of the 1920s

TRIS SPEAKER (1888-1958). American baseball player. Photographed 1916-26 as a member of the Cleveland Indians

Grover Cleveland at a banquet, 1889
Former president Grover Cleveland speaking at a banquet, 1889. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Rural July Fourth celebration, with patriotic speeches, dancing, and socializing, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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President Lincolns address on the battlefield at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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President Lincoln giving his speech at the Gettysburg battlefield during the Civil War. Color lithograph 19th century

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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.