Telephoning Collection (page 2)

Woman using a very early telephone (chromolitho)
669218 Woman using a very early telephone (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French educational card)

A pantry at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380678 A pantry at the Hotel Manhattan, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Manhattan)

President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho)
2815587 President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

The answer to the German 420, the mammoth new French 400 gun (colour litho)
2777570 The answer to the German 420, the mammoth new French 400 gun (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The answer to the German 420)

The Conversation, (pencil and watercolour and coloured chalks on paper)
823448 The Conversation, (pencil and watercolour and coloured chalks on paper) by Kirchner, Raphael (1876-1917); 44x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conversation)

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

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)

The Telephone Call, (oil on panel)
658876 The Telephone Call, (oil on panel) by Latouche, Gaston de (1854-1913); 77.5x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Telephone Call. Gaston de Latouche (1854-1913). Oil on panel

The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley (litho)
1600826 The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of the National Rifle Association at Bisley)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (litho)
1592931 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front, the Battle of Elandslaagte)

Bombardier W H French finishing his message after a shell had come through the room in which he was telephoning
976441 Bombardier W H French finishing his message after a shell had come through the room in which he was telephoning, Helpegarde, World War I (litho) by Valda

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)

Attitudes of modern life, the President of the United States speaks at a banquet by means of... (colour litho)
2815599 Attitudes of modern life, the President of the United States speaks at a banquet by means of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

New Years Greetings by Telephone, from The Illustrated London News
BAL127992 New Years Greetings by Telephone, from The Illustrated London News, 7th January 1882 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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

Telephone box, Grand Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Communications, Telecoms, British Red Telephone box

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Bhutan, Red robed Tibetan Buddhist monk talking on his mobile phone

Alexander Graham Bell speaking 1876 Bell telephone, side view

Brewsters Millions by Winchell Smith and Byron Ongley. The caption invites you to Come and See the Famous Yacht Scene.Photograph of Percy Hutchison as Monty Brewster telephoning his broker to try to

French military transmitting messages
Relays of French military soldiers continuously day and night operating the telephone exchange somewhere in the Somme district. Date: 1916

Dial 999 display in an LFB exhibition
A Dial 999 display in a London Fire Brigade exhibition with details on either side of the services available

Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box, London
Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box near the Royal Festival Hall on Londons South Bank, used for a fire service exhibition. Date: 1957

Preliminary artillery bombardments in Battle of Flanders
Keeping the gunners posted as to targets and ranges in action: Telephoning instructions from observation-officers to the batteries from a captured German dug-out. Date: 1917

Senior woman with netbook and headset lying in a hammock

Young woman speaking on her mobile phone, smiling

Young woman speaking on her mobile phone

Two girlfriends, teenagers, sitting on the floor, leaning against a wall and writing text message on their mobile phones, Menton, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

Two girlfriends, teenagers, sitting on a wall and reading a text message on the mobile phone, Menton, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

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

Business lifestyle, conceptual artwork
Business lifestyle. Conceptual artwork of a suited rodent using a mobile phone, with a hamster wheel in the background. This image represents a fast-paced modern business lifestyle

Military portable radio, 1940s C017 / 7884
Military portable radio. US Army officer using a walkie-talkie, a radio field telephone, during military manoeuvres. This is an SCR-536 model

Telecommunications operators, 1920s C017 / 7866
Telecommunications operators. Men operating radio and telephone equipment, including control panels, headphones, Morse keys, and telephone speakers and receivers

Telephone switchboard exchange, 1893
Telephone switchboard 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

Telephone switchboard, 1893
Telephone switchboard, 19th-century artwork. The woman is using headphone receivers and a speaker to listen to and reply to incoming calls

Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box, London
Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box near the Royal Festival Hall on Londons South Bank, used for a fire service exhibition

Dial 999 display in an LFB exhibition
A Dial 999 display in a London Fire Brigade exhibition with details on either side of the services available

Military telephone, 1900
Military telephone. Historical artwork of French soldiers using a Berthon telephone at the end of the 19th century. Berthon invented a microphone, known as the Berthon system

Mobile telephone text messaging (SMS). Conceptual computer artwork of the worldwide use of mobile telephones to send text messages (envelope symbols)

Worldwide mobile telephone use
Worldwide use of mobile (cellular) telephones, conceptual computer artwork

Mobile telephone hate mail. Conceptual computer artwork of snakes and a mobile telephone being used to send text messages (envelope symbols)

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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.