Speaker Collection (#9)

DCH3813068
Electric guitar and amplifier

James Gillespie Blaine, 1839 - 1893. American politician and senator. He twice served as Secretary of State. After a 19th century portrait

James Gillespie Blaine, 1839 - 1893. American politician and senator. He twice served as Secretary of State. After a 19th century portrait

Red Jacket, also known as Otetiani in his youth and later as Sagoyewatha, c. 1750 - 1830. Orator of the Senaca people and chief of the Wolf Clan who defended the rights of his nation after

An oration of Demosthenes. Demosthenes, 384 - 322 BC. Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

The Surrey Institution. After a work by Thomas Rowlandson and Augustus Pugin. The London based Surrey Institution was dedicated to scientific and artistic education and research

John Eliot was a defender of freedom of speech for the house of commons. During the Parliament of 1629 Eliot presented three resolutions condemning Charles Is illegal taxation and religious policies

Resonator guitar
Close-up of a resonator guitar

David KlAocker Ehrenstrahl Olsson Speaker Estate
After David Klocker Ehrenstrahl, Per Olsson, Speaker of the Estate of the Peasants, Speaker of the Farmers Union, 1850, Oil on paper mounted on masonite, Height, 32.5 cm (12.7 inches), Width

Medical College Baghdad road building Medical class
Medical College, Baghdad and road building, Medical class and speaker. 1932, Iraq

Hon Charles Hale Speaker House Massachusetts Legislature
Hon. Charles Hale, Speaker of the House, Massachusetts Legislature, 1859. Winslow Homer (American, 1836-1910). Wood engraving

Sir Thomas (De) Hungerford Died 1397. First Person To Be Recorded In The Rolls Of The Parliament Of England As Holding The (Pre-Existing) Office Of Speaker Of The House Of Commons Of England

William Lenthall, 1591 To 1662. English Politician Of The Civil War Period And Speaker Of The House Of Commons. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green Published London 1893

Sir Edward Coke 1552 To 1634. English Jurist And Politician. Speaker Of House Of Commons. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Sir John Glanville The Younger 1586 - 1661. English Lawyer And Politician, Speaker Of The Short Parliament. From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, early 17th century, (c1902-1905)
Parliament in Session in the Reign of James I, Westminster, London, early 17th century, (c1902-1905). A prisoner at the bar receiving an admonition from the Speaker

Invitation card, Inner Wheel Club, Tunbridge Wells, Kent -- Lecture Programme for 1938 and 1939. Date: 1938

Pierre Antoine Berryer (1790-1868). Colored engraving
Pierre Antoine Berryer (1790-1868). French lawyer and speaker. Engraving of Universal Gallery, 1868. Colored

Sack of Rome (410) led by Alaric I (ca. 370-410), King of the Visigoths (395-410), during the reign of Emperor Honorius. It was a decisive event in the decline of the Roman Empire. Colored engraving

Plutei of Trajan. Relief. Rome. Italy
Plutei of Trajan. Stone balustrades built by emperor Trajan. 103 AD. Relief detail. Curia Julia. Roman Forum. Rome. Italy

J Bruce Evans, Evangelical Preacher, California, USA
J Bruce Evans, Evangelical Preacher, South Pasadena, California, USA, shown in different poses. Date: circa 1910

Sir Thomas Gargrave
Sir THOMAS GARGRAVE Statesman, President of the Council in the North, Speaker, Treasurer for the Wars, Counsellor of State to Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth. Date: 1495 - 1579

Edward VIII abdication message read in Parliament
King Edward VIII s, final and irrevocable decision to abdicate, his message being read in Parliament. " I, Edward the Eighth

Cartoon, His Masters Voice, WW1
Cartoon, His Masters Voice, showing Kaiser Wilhelm as a German dachshund looking back at a British bulldog inside the amplifier of a wind-up gramophone

Speakers Corner, Hyde Park, London, 1892
Illustration showing a socialist speaker (on left) holding forth in Hyde Park on a Sunday afternoon, London, 1892. The original caption for this image read: Socialism in London

Edisons Phonograph from 1879, wood engravings, published in 1880
The Phonograph (Tin Foil Phonograph) by Thomas Alva Edison (American inventor, 1847 - 1931) in 1879 (improved design of the prototype from 1877)

Microphone, showing cutaway cross-section

Strike, 1895 (oil on canvas)
BAL53581 Strike, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Munkacsy, Mihaly (1844-1900); Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest, Hungary; Hungarian, out of copyright

Loudspeaker or Tannoy, beach, Norddeich, Norden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK, 1922. His Masters Voice. An early version of RCA Victors trademark, featuring Nipper the dog, from a Victor Talking Machine Company phonograph record catalogue of 1922

RCA VICTOR TRADEMARK. His Masters Voice. American merchants trade card, c1906, for Victor Talking Machine Company, featuring Nipper the dog

Phonautograph (c. 1860) by Scott and KAonig, published in 1880
Phonautograph (c. 1860) by Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville (French printer and bookseller, 1817 - 1879) and Rudolph Koenig (German acoustician, 1832 - 1901)

Scottish Preacher in New York Dr John McNeill of Scotland, addressing an open air evangelist meeting in Fifth Avenue, New York 19 May 1922

PPRE2A-00078
Citizen addressing " Old Hickory" during Andrew Jacksons Presidential campaign, 1820s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Grover Clevelands first inauguration as President
First inauguration of President Grover Cleveland at the Capitol, 1885. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Grover Clevelands inaugural address, 1885
President Grover Clevelands first inaugural addresss, 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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President-Elect Andrew Jackson making a speech at a stage stop on his way to Washington, 1828. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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John Quincy Adams in Congress defending the right of petition. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

HOUS2A-00047
Coffee-house orator in London, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19t9h-century illustration

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Oliver Cromwell making his first speech in Parliament, March 2, 1629. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Demosthenes rehearsing near ancient Athens
Demosthenes practicing oratory on the seacoast of ancient Greece. Hand-colored photogravure of an illustration by Jules Lecomte du Nouy

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Laura Gordon and Susan B. Anthony escorted to speak in Cincinnati, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Captivating the Masses: The Timeless Power of the Speaker" From the iconic RCA Victor trademark featuring Nipper the dog to William Pitt the Younger's impassioned address in Parliament, speakers have always held a special place in history. They possess an innate ability to captivate and inspire, leaving an indelible mark on society. Step back into c1920 with an American lithograph poster showcasing Nipper, forever associated with RCA Victor. This beloved image symbolizes not only a brand but also the profound connection between music and emotions that they can evoke. Imagine being transported to The Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium alive with energy as a speaker takes center stage. Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square or Suffragette Votes for Women Meeting demonstrates how speakers have played pivotal roles in advocating for social change throughout history. Even political leaders like Vladimir Lenin recognized the power of their words. In Irakliy Toidze's oil painting "Lenin Rallying the People, " we witness Lenin harnessing his oratory skills to mobilize masses towards revolution, and are not limited to grand stages; they have been present even in more intimate settings. An 18th-century artwork depicting a smoking club reminds us that discussions and debates were not exclusive to formal assemblies but also took place among friends sharing ideas over tobacco-filled rooms. The fight for women's rights has seen countless powerful speeches delivered by courageous individuals who dared challenge societal norms. A glimpse into a Women's Rights Demo from 1906 showcases their determination and resilience against all odds. In times of emergencies, it is often through loudspeakers that crucial information reaches our ears swiftly and efficiently. Early fire brigade street alarms served as vital tools for public safety, reminding us that they are essential beyond just entertainment or politics. Lastly, let us not forget historic moments such as The Opening of Parliament depicted in a lithograph, where speakers set the tone for governance and democracy.