Telephone Collection (#59)

Lorimer automatic exchange
Photograph of the Canadian Lorimer automatic telephone exchange, a system which dispensed with the need for telephone girls

Marine telephone
A telephone or marine alarum being used by a sailor. This worked on the principle of sending air through a series of valves and pistons to make various notes

Kensington telephone exchange
The main wire distribution frame at Kensington telephone exchange shortly after it opened in 1902

First Anglo-French telephone
Illustration showing the completion of the first Anglo-French telephone with callers in London speaking to Paris. Insert picture no

A Workman above the average
A telephone operator suspended on a wire outside the Law Courts in London in 1909

Man on Phone C1905
A man telephones his beloved and imagines her in the room with him, answering his call

Videophone Prediction
A videophone was used by the Bell Telephone System in a trial between Pittsburgh and New York offices of Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Man at Desk on Phone
A man in a suit sits at his desk and talks on the telephone as he points to some photographs in the Ad Lib Catalogue

Hand Holds a Telephone
A hand with manicured finger nails hold up a white telephone handset

Olympics Reporters 1936
The Press Box at the Berlin Olympics, 1936

Kitchener / War Office
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER Kitchener as Secretary for War receiving the late Lord Roberts in his room at the War Office

BELL, 1892
Alexander Graham Bell inaugurates the Chicago-New York long distance line

Mercadiers Multiphone
Mercadiers multiple receiver, enabling the whole family or office to listen to an incoming message

Theatrephone
Thanks to the theatrephone, a Parisienne could listen to Verdis Falstaff or the Oedipus Rex of Sophocles, live from the theatres

Exchanging Greetings
A Telephone Party - exchanging New Year greetings on-line

Bathroom Extension
The bathroom extension

Lovers Linked by Phone
Arrivederci presto ! (See you soon !) Lovers linked by phone

Hand Held Model
I wish you were at this end of the phone !

Female Type / Phone
Five foot two, Eyes of blue, Has anybody seen my girl ? An attractive young woman of the 1920s on the telephone

Russia Telephone Exhange
Workers at a telephone exchange in Russia

ITs FOR YOU
A telephone is held up in front of a scientist

Videophone Predicted
Cumbersome it may be, but this videophone enables you not only to speak with and see your correspondent, but shake hands as well ! Date: 1905

Advertisement for L Stringer, fish, game and poultry dealer
Advertisement for L Stringer, Lock-Up Yard, Derby, Market Hall Entrance, Fish, Game and Poultry Dealer, Rabbit Salesman, Fresh Fish Daily

Advertisement for Hurst & Wallis, photo supplies, Derby
Advertisement for Hurst & Wallis, All Photo Supplies, Kodak Depot, Film Developing and Printing, Sadler Gate, Derby

Advertisement for Royal Typewriters, Ds Butler Ltd, Derby
Advertisement for Royal Typewriters, The Worlds Best Machine for Office Use. Sole local agent, DS Butler Ltd, 37-39 London Road, Derby

Advertisement for Corona Typewriter, DS Butler Ltd, Derby
Advertisement for Corona, The Queen of Portable Typewriters, Price Twelve Guineas, from sole local agent DS Butler Ltd, 37-39 London Road, Derby

Advertisement for Hill & Poyser, coal merchants, Derby
Advertisement for Hill & Poyser, Coal Merchants and Colliery Agents, Head Office at 45 The Wardwick, Derby, Depot at City Road Wharf, Derby

Advertisement for St Giles Garage, Normanton, Derby
Advertisement for St Giles Garage, Upper Dale Road, Normanton, Derby. Cars For Hire, Day and Night Service, Distance No Object, Weddings, Dances, a Speciality, Petrol, Oil & Greases

Telephones Captured 1917
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION - Telephone Exchange captured by Revolutionary Committee troops

Yellow telephone boxes, St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe

Inland village, Dominica, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

British telephone box and post box, Valletta, Malta, Europe

A phone box at Brotherilkeld in Eskdale Lake District UK
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A phone box at Carsaig on the Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK
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An emergency phone above Portheras cove near St Just, cornwall, UK
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A telephone Box near Carsaig on the Isle of Mull Scotland UK
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A BT worker fixs telephone lines
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A satelite dish at Kangersulluag on Greenland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Woman in bikini calling from a public telephone at Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Cat JD 15707E Tabby kitten asleep on telephone © John Daniels / ARDEA LONDON
JD-15707e CAT - tabby kitten asleep on red telephone John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

People in telephone kiosks on Galata Bridge, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Phone box in Carenage Harbour, St. George s, Grenada, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Macreddin village, County Wicklow, Leinster, Republic of Ireland (Eire), Europe

Site engineers consulting work in city centre, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Telephone, Barentsburg, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Public phone, Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Red telephone boxes, St. George s, Grenada, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

British red telephone box and colourful traditional house, Stanley, East Falkland, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

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"Connecting the Past and Present: The Evolution Communication" In a world where communication is constantly evolving, let's take a moment to reflect on the humble beginnings of the telephone. From its iconic presence on the cover of Ms. Magazine in 1972 to the snowy streets of London with its famous Police Public Call Box, this device has woven itself into the fabric of our lives. Imagine standing amidst the ancient wonder that is Stonehenge, only to be reminded that even centuries ago, humans sought ways to connect with one another. Fast forward to 1926 when a quaint telephone box stood proudly on British streets, serving as a lifeline for those seeking connection. The Bakelite telephone became an emblematic symbol of progress and innovation during its time. Its sleek design captured not only functionality but also style - a testament to human ingenuity. As air travel began taking flight, Cobham Air Routes Poster showcased how telephones were bridging distances between far-flung destinations. No longer bound by physical boundaries, conversations could transcend borders effortlessly. Brochure illustrations from W Barratt & Co Ltd remind us that telephones were not just tools for personal use; they played an integral role in business and commerce too. They facilitated connections between companies and customers alike, propelling economies forward. Even major historical events like US Steel Works or Kings Cross station in London bear witness to how telephones shaped societies across continents. In times of crisis such as Wandsworth Road fire in Clapham SW8, these devices served as vital links for emergency services and individuals seeking help. From Ms. Magazine's empowering message to Stonehenge's timeless allure, each image tells a story about our collective desire for connection through technology. As we navigate today's digital landscape filled with smartphones and video calls, let us remember that every call made or received carries with it echoes from decades past – reminding us that despite all advancements made over time, at its core, the telephone remains a symbol of human connection.