Speaker Collection (page 4)

Aule Metele, L Arringatore, The Orator (bronze)
423783 Aule Metele, L Arringatore, The Orator (bronze) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: L Arringatore)

Captain Kidd before the bar of the House of Commons, illustration from Cassell
STC393258 Captain Kidd before the bar of the House of Commons, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, illustration from Cassell
STC393232 Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

The Speakers First Parliamentary Dinner in his New Official Residence (engraving)
2771860 The Speakers First Parliamentary Dinner in his New Official Residence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lecturer; or, the Dogs Appeal (engraving)
2780993 The Lecturer; or, the Dogs Appeal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lecturer; or, the Dogs Appeal)

American Political Rally and Speech in 1890s Chicago, 1893 (chromolithograph)
3036402 American Political Rally and Speech in 1890s Chicago, 1893 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); (add.info)

Comic postcard, Temperance satire Date: 20th century

Advertisement for Western Electric wireless receiving apparatus showing a family listening to a loud speaker which was the same as used at the opening ceremony of the British Empire Exhibition in

Advert for Sterling Premax hornless loud speaker, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert for Sterling Primax hornless loud speaker, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert for Amplon wireless loud speaker, a product of the House of Graham, London, 1925 Date: 1925

A Final Sitting of the House of Commons (engraving)
1615005 A Final Sitting of the House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Final Sitting of the House of Commons)

The Speakers Levee, Arrivals (engraving)
1613660 The Speakers Levee, Arrivals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speakers Levee, Arrivals)

A Chinese student denouncing Japan as the enemy at a mass meeting in Shanghai as part of
PNP367525 A Chinese student denouncing Japan as the enemy at a mass meeting in Shanghai as part of the Chinese Anti-Japanese Boycott of 1932, 1932 (b/w photo) by Chinese Photographer

Jocelyn, Bishop of Glasgow, at Northampton, 1176, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363654 Jocelyn, Bishop of Glasgow, at Northampton, 1176, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Margetson

Statue of a Roman Orator (bronze)
ALI277560 Statue of a Roman Orator (bronze) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; Alinari

Socrates Addressing the Athenians, illustration from Hutchinson
IL322124 Socrates Addressing the Athenians, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Heath, Dudley (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Virginia Constitutional Convention, 1830 (w / c on paper)
NYH187343 The Virginia Constitutional Convention, 1830 (w/c on paper) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by M
NYH187333 Camp Meeting of the Methodists in North America, engraved by M. Dubourg, 1819 (colour litho) by Milbert, Jacques (1766-1840) (after); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Prototype telephone design, 1873 (photo)
CHT176687 Prototype telephone design, 1873 (photo) by Bell, Alexander Graham (1847-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a historical collection of telecommunications;)

A View of the House of Commons, engraved by B. Cole (fl. 1748-75) (engraving)
STC88459 A View of the House of Commons, engraved by B. Cole (fl.1748-75) (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

General Election at a Public School (engraving)
5212811 General Election at a Public School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Election at a Public School)

The Speaker reprimanding a person at the bar in the House of Commons, Westminster, London (engraving)
6029426 The Speaker reprimanding a person at the bar in the House of Commons, Westminster, London (engraving) by Melville

A Little Disinfectant by H. M. Bateman
A speaker on a soap box, clearly with Communist leanings given the red flag, is sprayed by disinfectant, much to the delight of an assembled crowd. Date: 1932

Monument of Sir Richard Vernon and wife
Supposed monument of Sir Richard Vernon (c.1390-1451), English landowner, MP and Speaker of the House of Commons, and his wife, Benedicta de Ludlow, in St Bartholomews Church, Tong, Shropshire. 1864

Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving)
3025912 Consequences of a Succesful French Invasion pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reform Bil, 1832, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph)
3035199 The Reform Bil, 1832, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures of English History published by George Routledge and Sons)

Place de la Madeleine, Paris, 1857 (oil on canvas)
NUL384719 Place de la Madeleine, Paris, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Jacobsen, David (1821-71); 96.5x129.5 cm; Private Collection; Danish, out of copyright

O Connell at the meeting at Trim, 1843, illustration from Cassell
STC393308 O Connell at the meeting at Trim, 1843, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers at Tower Hill, 1889
STC385356 John Burns addressing a meeting of dockers at Tower Hill, 1889, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air (red chalk on paper)
AMO397742 Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air (red chalk on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A British bard and an orator (coloured engraving)
821952 A British bard and an orator (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A British bard and an orator)

An Orator (engraving)
671442 An Orator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Orator. Illustration for Caricature History Of The Georges by Thomas Wright)

Holding the Speaker of the House of Commons in the Chair on passing the Maintenance of the "Petition of Right
670981 Holding the Speaker of the House of Commons in the Chair on passing the Maintenance of the " Petition of Right, " March 2, 1629 (engraving) by English School

Sketch of the Interior of St. Stephen s, as it now stands
NCO190157 Sketch of the Interior of St. Stephen s, as it now stands, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching with engraving) by Gillray

The Irish House of Commons, 1780 (oil on canvas)
LMG100389 The Irish House of Commons, 1780 (oil on canvas) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801); 172.5x215.9 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Our Motion is Carried!, the Hungarian Parliament at Budapest passing
CHT171880 Our Motion is Carried!, the Hungarian Parliament at Budapest passing the legislation to create an army to fight against the Habsburg Empire, 2nd July 1848

Al Smith (1873-1944) (b / w photo)
PNP253898 Al Smith (1873-1944) (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred E)

The Right Honourable James Lowther, Speaker (litho)
2776300 The Right Honourable James Lowther, Speaker (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable James Lowther, Speaker)

Mace and Woolsack, House of Lords, Westminster (b / w photo)
3094766 Mace and Woolsack, House of Lords, Westminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mace and Woolsack, House of Lords, Westminster)

Meeting of unemployed men on Tower Hill, London
Meeting of unemployed men on Tower Hill, East London. 1892

In the land of the headhunters (colour litho)
2809265 In the land of the headhunters (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the country of the headhunters)

An ultra-modern shepherd (Colour Litho)
2809342 An ultra-modern shepherd (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ultra-modern pastor)

Une Seance A La Societe De Geographie Commerciale De Paris (engraving)
2783169 Une Seance A La Societe De Geographie Commerciale De Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.