Telephoning Collection

Early fire brigade street alarm
Early fire brigade alarm system. Historical artwork of a fireman testing a 19th-century combined telephonic and telegraphic street fire alarm system

Konstantin Buteyko, Soviet doctor
Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko (1923-2003), Soviet medical doctor and researcher. In the 1950s, Buteyko, a Ukrainian, developed a theory on the effects of deep breathing (hyperventilation)

Modern fax-answering machine, front view

Early telephone, historical artwork
Early telephone. Historical artwork of three men gathered around an early telephone. The man at right is talking into the speaking tube

Telephone bureau exchange, 1889
Telephone bureau exchange. 19th-century artwork of woman operating the exchange at a telephone bureau. They are using receivers to listen to incoming calls and using the wires

New dial operated telephone system
Series of three photographs showing a new automatic system of telephoning introduced in Britain in 1911. The movement of a dial operated electrical switches and magnets in the telephone exchange

Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving)
8635133 Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helepolis, siege tower of Demetrius I of Macedon)

Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving)
8663719 Design for a self-propelled cannon (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for a self-propelled cannon, 1760)

Shopping by videophone, 1890
3479184 Shopping by videophone, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration shows an interpretation of the future. A female is shown shopping by videophone. Paris, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A West Sussex book hawker (b/w photo)
8675986 A West Sussex book hawker (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A West Sussex book hawker)

Mobile dentist examining children at a rural school (b/w photo)
8635907 Mobile dentist examining children at a rural school (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mobile dentist examining children at a rural school)

Chicago policeman telephoning from a police box to bring help to an injured pedestrian. From E
537744 Chicago policeman telephoning from a police box to bring help to an injured pedestrian. From E. Hospitalier Les applciations de l'Electricite, Paris, 1882

What! Come home? (colour litho)
8656612 What! Come home? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "What! Come home)

Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration)
7167171 Advertisement for Becassine's albums, 1954 (illustration) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the albums of Becassine)

Hello, Merry Christmas (chromolitho)
8655795 Hello, Merry Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hello, Merry Christmas. Santa on the telephone)

Interior of a travelling post office (b/w photo)
8635397 Interior of a travelling post office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a travelling post office)

Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour (engraving)
8635131 Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour)

Types of telephone (litho)
8676251 Types of telephone (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of telephone. Illustration from The Wonder Encyclopedia for Children (Odhams Press Ltd)

Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board)
650536 Tinsel Toes, 1914 (pastel, watercolour, brush and black ink on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 68.8x75.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tinsel Toes. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

French army travelling printing office, Italy (engraving)
8676853 French army travelling printing office, Italy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French army travelling printing office, Italy)

Ive Heard from the Man In The Moon, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673161 Ive Heard from the Man In The Moon, c.1770-1959 (print) by White, Smith & Company (19th-early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Daddy Come Home, 1913 (print)
3673141 Daddy Come Home, 1913 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Youve Got To See Mamma Evry Night (or you cant see Mamma at all), 1923 (print)
3673086 Youve Got To See Mamma Evry Night (or you cant see Mamma at all), 1923 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

American Mythology, 1893 (photogravure)
3671705 American Mythology, 1893 (photogravure) by Apolloni, Adolfo (1855-1923); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The book of the fair)

Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673081 Who Are You With To-Night?, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Oh Say! Can I See You To-Night, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673047 Oh Say! Can I See You To-Night, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

The Great Lover, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673143 The Great Lover, c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673148 Hang out the front door key, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Experiment of telephony by Francois Sudre on the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1829 (engraving)
2757928 Experiment of telephony by Francois Sudre on the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1829 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sciences. Communication)

Telephoning Australia by Short-Wave Wireless 1924
Diagram showing the possibility of extensive new development in long-distance communication using short-wave wireless telephone to Australia. Date: 1924

Telephone Exchange, Paris, 1904 (print)
541374 Telephone Exchange, Paris, 1904 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal Paris 17 April 1904)

Bust of Philipp Reis, born 7 January 1834, German physicist and inventor of the telephone
7278658 Bust of Philipp Reis, born 7 January 1834, German physicist and inventor of the telephone by German School, (19th century); Gelnhausen, Hessen, Germany; (add.info.: Bust of Philipp Reis)

Bust of Philipp Reis, born 7 January 1834, German physicist and inventor of the telephone
7278659 Bust of Philipp Reis, born 7 January 1834, German physicist and inventor of the telephone by German School, (19th century); Gelnhausen, Hessen, Germany; (add.info.: Bust of Philipp Reis)

Berlin telephone exchange, office IX, telephone exchange with manual operation
7279555 Berlin telephone exchange, office IX, telephone exchange with manual operation by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berlin telephone exchange, office IX)

Alexander Graham Bell (engraving)
1734160 Alexander Graham Bell (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Alexandre Graham Bell (1847-1922) Scottish inventor of phone in 1876

Barton Academy, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170642 Barton Academy, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barton Academy, Mobile, Alabama)

Edison phonograph (b / w photo)
7182647 Edison phonograph (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edison phonograph)

In the City Park, Mobile, "Ebony nurse-maids flirt with their lovers"(engraving)
7170644 In the City Park, Mobile, " Ebony nurse-maids flirt with their lovers" (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the City Park, Mobile)

Bank of Mobile and Odd Fellows Hall, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170643 Bank of Mobile and Odd Fellows Hall, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of Mobile and Odd Fellows Hall, Mobile, Alabama)

Trinity Church, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170641 Trinity Church, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity Church, Mobile, Alabama)

The Custom-House, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170640 The Custom-House, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Custom-House, Mobile, Alabama)

Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170649 Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama)

The Marine and City Hospitals, Mobile, Alabama (engraving)
7170639 The Marine and City Hospitals, Mobile, Alabama (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marine and City Hospitals, Mobile, Alabama)

The Telephone Exchange System (engraving)
7193776 The Telephone Exchange System (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Telephone Exchange System)

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)

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"From Fire Alarms to Wireless Connections: The Evolution of Telephoning" Telephoning has come a long way since its early days as a fire brigade street alarm. In the 19th century, inventors like Konstantin Buteyko and Philipp Reis paved the way for modern communication. Historical artwork showcases the first telephones, reminding us of their humble beginnings. The telephone bureau exchange in 1889 marked a significant milestone in telephonic history. This new system allowed for more efficient connections between callers, revolutionizing communication worldwide. With the introduction of dial-operated telephones, users gained greater control over their calls. In 1924, Australia witnessed an incredible breakthrough with short-wave wireless technology enabling long-distance telephony. Suddenly, people could connect across vast distances effortlessly. Paris boasted one of the most advanced telephone exchanges in 1904 - a bustling hub connecting individuals from all walks of life. Meanwhile, Berlin's manual operation telephone exchange showcased Germany's commitment to innovation and progress. No discussion on telephoning would be complete without mentioning Alexander Graham Bell - his engraving immortalizes him as one of history's greatest inventors. His contributions forever changed how we communicate today. As we reflect on these milestones and advancements throughout history, it is clear that telephoning has transformed our world into a global village where distance is no longer an obstacle to connection and conversation.