Telephone Collection (page 60)

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

Red telephone boxes in town centre, Bakewell, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A boy using a monk decorated telephone box at Shaolin temple, birthplace of Kung Fu martial arts, Shaolin, Henan Province, China, Asia

Doctor discussing medical records
MODEL RELEASED. Medical records on a doctors desk. The doctor is using a telephone and looking at one of the records

Cover of Britannia and Eve, February 1936
Front cover illustration for Britannia & Eve magazine showing a fashionable young woman smoking while talking on the telephone. Issue dated 1st February 1936

Cat - kitten asleep with telephone
JD-15786E Tabby CAT kitten - asleep with telephone John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - tabby kitten asleep on telephone
JD-15713e CAT- Tabby kitten asleep with telephone John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Meucci / Antonio / Ilz 1889
ANTONIO MEUCCI Telephone inventor and friend of Garibaldi

British Depression Queue
Unemployed working class women queueing for the Dole during the Depression

Boss & Secretary
A boss and his secretary poring over papers (1 of 2)

Man Using Early Phone
A gentleman using an early instrument

Young Girl on the Line
A young girl on the line holding the ear-phones to the side of her head

Early Dial Telephone
Early dial model

Ericsson Table Phone - 1
A table instrument by the Ericsson Company, Sweden. Two generator magnets support the instrument and the induction coil is contained in the pedestal. Note the handle

Upright Telephone 1897
This hand-held instrument replaces the pillar model, with a lift-off combined receiver and speaker, standard for all future models

Santa Phones
Santa Claus receives a phone call from a young admirer

Paris Phone Exchange
Paris Telephone Exchange : les demoiselles du telephone

Switchboard Girl
The Switchboard Girl

Lovers Plan on Phone
Two lovers make plans on the phone

Children & Simple Phone
Two children use a toy telephone : in the margin, batteries and headphones for an electrical appliance

Copenhagen Exchange
Det kjobenhavnske Telefonselskabs Centralbureau i Vimmelskaftet (Copenhagens central telephone exchange)

Bathing / Nothing on C1910
Lady gets out of the bath to answer the phone: " If you ve got nothing on, I should like to see you!"

Policeman Uses Telephone
A policeman using a telephone pillar

Bells Photophone / C19Th
Bells photophon being demonstrated

Advert. Bells Phone
Baxendales specialitites: Blacks patent Bell signalling speaking tube apparatus

Pocket Radio-Telephone

Video-Telephone
VIDEO-TELEPHONE

Phone Box in Shop
Before the introduction of telephone kiosks, instruments were frequently made access- -ible to the public in shops such as this pharmacy where an assistant assist a customer

Road Traffic Control
Traffic control from the air : the observer tells the police by radio-telephone the state of traffic, which can then be halted or diverted in case of accident or congestion

Flowers in Hallway
A chrysanthamum flower arrangement gives life and character to a hallway that might otherwise be rather featureless

Paris-London Telephone
London and Paris are linked by telephone when the new line is inaugurated; the Prince of Wales sends a friendly message to the President

Using Bells Telephone
Using Bells original telephone apparatus

BAIRDs TELEVISION 1927
John Logie Baird demonstrates his television, transmitted from London to Glasgow, using telephone lines

Yvonne LA Bois
Yvonne La Bois, American starlet, reclining languidly on her bed as she makes a phone call, surrounded by photographs of her men friends

I m on the Telephone
Telephone cables can be very useful to the aviator - at the cost of inconveniencing the whole county

Telephone Kiosk in Snow
A night study after a fall of snow, showing a telephone kiosk and a (postal) pillar box, Elstree, Hertfordshire, England

Lady on Phone 1919
Lady uses a candlestick telephone to receive congratulations on her husbands knighthood which she thinks will raise their status with the servants

Alexander Bell / Chicago
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL American inventor and educator inaugurates the New York- Chicago telephone on October 18th 1892

Communications / Telephone
Girls working in a manual telephone exchange

Fashionable Frenchwoman planning her day
A fashionable Frenchwoman plans her day from her bed, speaking on the telephone while her maid carries a breakfast tray

Futuristic cine-phono-telegraph
A futuristic cine-phono-telegraph, which allows people to speak over the telephone and see each other on a screen at the same time

Art deco study
A simple study decorated in the Art Deco style

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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.