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Samuel F. B. Morse, 1866 (b / w photo)
XOS778461 Samuel F.B. Morse, 1866 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872) was an American painter who turned inventor. He contributed to the invention of a single-wire telegraph system based on European telegraphs, was a co-inventor of the Morse code, and helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy.
Medals worn (from wearers right to left, top row: Nichan Iftikhar (Ottoman); Order of the Tower and Sword (Portugal); Order of the Dannebrog (Denmark); Gold Medal of Art and Science (WAOErttemberg); Gold Medal of Science (Austria); Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus (Italy). Bottom row: Order of Isabella the Catholic (Spain).); American, out of copyright
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Grey Inventor Medals Morse Code Samuel Morse Telegraph Telegraphy White Hair Bearded
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This print captures the distinguished presence of Samuel F. B. Morse in 1866. Known for his significant contributions as both a painter and inventor, Morse's legacy is immortalized in this portrait by Mathew Brady. With his piercing gaze and dignified expression, Morse exudes wisdom and experience. Morse's inventive mind revolutionized communication with the development of the single-wire telegraph system, which was inspired by European telegraphs. He also played a crucial role in co-inventing the internationally recognized Morse code, a language that transformed long-distance messaging. In this photograph, we see an elderly Morse adorned with several medals on his lapel. These accolades include honors such as Nichan Iftikhar from Ottoman Empire, Order of the Tower and Sword from Portugal, Order of Dannebrog from Denmark, Gold Medal of Art and Science from Württemberg, Gold Medal of Science from Austria, Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus from Italy; while at the bottom row he wears Spain's prestigious Order of Isabella the Catholic. Morse's beard and white hair symbolize his maturity and wisdom gained throughout his illustrious career. This image not only pays tribute to an American icon but also serves as a reminder of how one man's ingenuity forever changed global communication systems.
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