Telephones Collection (#7)

FILM: A LOST LADY, 1924. Irene Rich

Film Still: Telephones

Gossip central! A telephone exchange in Columbus, Ohio, America

A computer technician with data tape
A computer technician stretches out a piece of data recording tape, from the ICT Atlas I computing system. A colleague speaks on the telephone in the background. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Two Men at Work
Two men working at a telephone switchboard desk in a factory. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Right Number by Pierrot
Illustration of an elegant flapper girl, dressed seemingly only in lingerie speaking on the telephone

Universal Exhibition, Paris
Members of the public testing out telephones and phonographs at the L Exposition Universelle in Paris

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bells Photophone / C19Th
Bells photophon being demonstrated

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

Using Bells Telephone
Using Bells original telephone apparatus

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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.