Telephones Collection (#2)

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DOG, cross breed holding phone in its mouth, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Collie X breed, sitting behind a camera, paw on shutter, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Collie X breed, sitting with a phone in his mouth, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOG. Collie X breed, sitting with a phone in his mouth, studio, white background Date: 18-03-2019

Mr James Brand (colour litho)
613302 Mr James Brand (colour litho) by Prosperi, Liborio (1854-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr James Brand, Telephones, 26 May 1888)

Rear cover of the Bovril Handy book and diary of the war (colour litho)
732006 Rear cover of the Bovril Handy book and diary of the war (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Global Communications, 1945 (screen print)
2630022 Global Communications, 1945 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone, telegraph, and television operators in front of a world map)

Woman on the telephone (colour litho)
3104366 Woman on the telephone (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman on the telephone)

Telephone call warning of burglars (colour litho)
3094446 Telephone call warning of burglars (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone call warning of burglars. Postcard, early 20th century)

Woman telephoning a hiring agency (colour litho)
3094445 Woman telephoning a hiring agency (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a hiring agency. Postcard, early 20th century)

Telephone call announcing guests (colour litho)
3094442 Telephone call announcing guests (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone call announcing guests. Postcard, early 20th century)

"A Merry Christmas", Christmas card, 1882
BAL48966 " A Merry Christmas", Christmas card, 1882 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

AR1 Aircraft-Radio Receiver installed in a light aircraft
AR1 Aircraft-Radio Receiver installed in a light, privately-owned aircraft. It could be used to receive weather reports and navigational warnings

Fairey Firefly aeroplane in flight. Date: circa 1930s

Gipsy Moth aeroplane G-EBYH. Date: circa 1930s

Imperial Airways Armstrong-Whitworth AW15 Atalanta plane
Imperial Airways Armstrong-Whitworth AW15 Atalanta type airliner, G-ABPI, used by the Royal Mail. Date: circa 1930s

Tiger Moth aeroplane G-ABTB, used for research
Tiger Moth aeroplane G-ABTB, used for experimental and research work by STC (Standard Telephones and Cables Limited). Date: circa 1930s

As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho)
2814804 As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like modern wars)

A Victorian greeting card of two cats talking on antique telephones, c
3603468 A Victorian greeting card of two cats talking on antique telephones, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Woman telephoning for a fire engine (colour litho)
3094447 Woman telephoning for a fire engine (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning for a fire engine)

Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho)
3094441 Woman telephoning a doctor (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a doctor. Postcard, early 20th century)

Traveller telephoning home (colour litho)
3094451 Traveller telephoning home (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traveller telephoning home. Postcard, early 20th century)

Two women on the telephone (colour litho)
3094449 Two women on the telephone (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women on the telephone. Postcard, early 20th century)

Woman Dialing a Number on a Telephone, 1931 (screen print)
2630062 Woman Dialing a Number on a Telephone, 1931 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Busy Boss on the Phone at His Desk, 1954 (screen print)
2630045 Busy Boss on the Phone at His Desk, 1954 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Professor Wheatstones Universal and Military Telegraph (engraving)
1612288 Professor Wheatstones Universal and Military Telegraph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Professor Wheatstones Universal and Military Telegraph)

Advert for Telephone Development Association 1929
Less than a crown a week, to rent a telephone, Paying nothing to be installed and pay nothing for calls or to receive. Date: 1929

The Telephone (engraving)
1589783 The Telephone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Telephone. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 December 1877)

Advert for Stellite portable room to room telephone 1905
British-made portable telephone for your home, easy to self-fit and without spoiling the look of your room, can be used to call the servants when you are still in bed. Date: 1905

The telephone (chromolitho)
961465 The telephone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The telephone. Chicoree Arlatte, Cambrai, trade card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

The Berlin Central Telephone Exchange, c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
CHT247155 The Berlin Central Telephone Exchange, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Zehme, Werner (1859-1916); Museum fur Kommunikation, Frankfurt

The Daily Mail (photo)
583011 The Daily Mail (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Daily Mail. From the Tatler)

Space-Suits (litho)
2812591 Space-Suits (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Space-Suits. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

Humorous Illustration of a 1950s Car Phone, 1956 (screen print)
2630051 Humorous Illustration of a 1950s Car Phone, 1956 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

An animous telephone operator (Colour Litho)
2778014 An animous telephone operator (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An animous telephonist)

"The work of the "spiders"(colour litho)
2777605 " The work of the " spiders" (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

How People Will Live In 2012 (colour litho)
3094558 How People Will Live In 2012 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How People Will Live In 2012)

Man in evening dress making a phone call (colour litho)
3094460 Man in evening dress making a phone call (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man in evening dress making a phone call)

Socialising by telephone call (colour litho)
3094444 Socialising by telephone call (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socialising by telephone call. Postcard, early 20th century)

Heres A Kiss For You (colour photo)
3093947 Heres A Kiss For You (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heres A Kiss For You. Postcard, early 20th century)

Radio Waves, Picture Signals and Radar Communications, 1948 (colour litho)
2630068 Radio Waves, Picture Signals and Radar Communications, 1948 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

How ours defy death, the audacious reconnaissance of an officer and an artillery volunteer (colour litho)
2815785 How ours defy death, the audacious reconnaissance of an officer and an artillery volunteer (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: As ours defy death)

WWI women radio and telephone operators of the Royal Navy (colour litho)
443390 WWI women radio and telephone operators of the Royal Navy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

Two clowns in an office (colour litho)
3096306 Two clowns in an office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two clowns in an office)

A marketing telephone call (colour litho)
3094452 A marketing telephone call (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A marketing telephone call. Postcard, early 20th century)

Woman telephoning a plumber (colour litho)
3094450 Woman telephoning a plumber (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman telephoning a plumber. Postcard, early 20th century)

Women telephoning a shop (colour litho)
3094440 Women telephoning a shop (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women telephoning a shop. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Connecting the World: A Journey Through Telephone History" In this captivating journey through time, we explore the fascinating world of telephones. From vintage pin-up calendars to iconic advertisements and historic moments, these images depict the evolution and significance of this revolutionary invention. Picture No. 11772293 takes us back to 1950 when David Wright's enchanting artwork showcased a pin-up calendar girl seductively posing next to a telephone. This image captures the allure and glamour associated with telephones during that era. Fast forward to March 9th, 1960, as depicted on Tatler's front cover (Picture No. 10946949), where an elegant lady effortlessly converses over a telephone. It symbolizes how telephones became an integral part of society, connecting people from all walks of life. Advertisements promoting telephone usage have played a crucial role in shaping our communication habits. An advert featured in our collection highlights the convenience and efficiency that comes with using a telephone (Advert for using a telephone). It reminds us how this device revolutionized long-distance conversations and brought loved ones closer together. The presence of animals alongside telephones adds charm to these snapshots. Picture No. 10946949 showcases a tabby cat perched on an office desk amidst files and phones – perhaps reminding us that even pets appreciate staying connected. Telecommunications has not only transformed personal interactions but also revolutionized industries like transportation. The Rail Operations Centre photograph demonstrates how telephonic communication plays an essential role in coordinating train operations efficiently. Crossing continents becomes effortless with transatlantic communications (Transatlantic communications: telephoning London to New York). This picture illustrates the awe-inspiring moment when someone dials their loved ones thousands of miles away - bridging gaps between countries and cultures. On April 21st, 1964, Roy Tempest - Theatrical Agent extraordinaire.