Callers Collection

The Callers by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a summer dress and sun bonnet knocks at a door and waits, with her doll in a toy pram, for it to be answered

Illness of Prince George of Wales, Callers at Marlborough House (engraving)
1592136 Illness of Prince George of Wales, Callers at Marlborough House (engraving) by Seymour, George L. (fl.1876-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illness of Prince George of Wales)

Lady in crinoline dress with two gentlemen callers in a parlour. Rosa McDermott with Jack Bunting twirling his tam o shanter and Jasper Goldspink lounging on a chair. The two strings

The Ministerial Crisis (litho)
1604603 The Ministerial Crisis (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ministerial Crisis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 March 1894)

DREAM OF LONDON SEASON
A girls vision of the London Season. Included in the montage: balls; presentation at court; riding in rotten row, clothes; a wedding, gentlemen callers........ Date: 1840s

Waiting for Callers
American girls waiting for New Year callers Date: 1869

Visitors for wounded soldiers by Miss Watson Williams
A set of four pictures - the pair on the left entitled, As Tommy Does Not Like It, showing some rather tiresome visitors - an aristocratic lady and a maiden aunt

London Season / Cruikshank
A girls vision of the London Season. Included in the montage: balls; presentation at court; riding in rotten row, clothes; a wedding, gentlemen callers........ Date: 1840s

Steljes type-printing telegraph recorder
A photograph of Steljes type-printing telegraph recorder, able to automatically transmit and print messages through a phone line, while callers were still conversing

Women telephone operators
Series of engravings from the Graphic showing two callers during a telephone conversation and the operators at the exchange working to ensure the call is transferred

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

American Sewing Circle
An American sewing circle. Ladies chat while they sew and are entertained by a few gentlemen callers

Young Lady & Callers
Two young men call to see a demure-looking young lady, bringing a bouquet of flowers

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"The Callers: A Glimpse into the Intriguing World of Visitors and Connections" Step into the enchanting world of "The Callers" by Muriel Dawson, where a myriad of stories unfold through various hints. From the illness of Prince George of Wales to callers at Marlborough House, this captivating engraving takes us back in time. Imagine a lady in a crinoline dress surrounded by two gentlemen callers, their presence adding an air of mystery and anticipation. In another scene, "The Ministerial Crisis" is depicted through a litho artwork, showcasing the power dynamics that unfold during crucial moments. In contrast to these grand events, we are transported to the dreamy London Season, where society eagerly awaits callers who bring excitement and social connections. The image titled "Waiting for Callers" captures this sense of anticipation perfectly. But not all callers come bearing social engagements; some arrive with compassion and care. Miss Watson Williams' depiction shows visitors attending wounded soldiers - a heartwarming reminder that even amidst chaos, humanity prevails. Afternoon tea becomes an essential part of caller culture as London's elite engage in leisurely conversations while sipping on warm beverages. This tradition adds warmth and intimacy to each encounter. As technology advances, we witness the introduction of Steljes type-printing telegraph recorders and women telephone operators - symbols of progress shaping communication between callers near and far. The first Anglo-French telephone further expands horizons beyond borders. "The Callers" offers us glimpses into different facets of human connection throughout history. It reminds us that every call holds potential for adventure or solace – whether it be from royalty seeking updates or friends planning soirées. So next time you receive a call or make one yourself, remember how these simple acts have shaped our past and continue to shape our present – connecting lives across time and space with just one ring.