Framed Print : Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890

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Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890

3479996 Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph; the sender; left and receiver, 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38517380

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Alarm Bell Announcement Announcements Combined Movements Conventional Signals Cooke Electromagnetic Galvanometer Handles Long Distance Manipulating Message Messages Messenger Needle Operator Relay Telegraph Telegraph Table Telegraph Telegraphy Telegraphist Telegraphy Wheatstone Alphabet Letter

22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame

Bring a touch of vintage charm to your home with our Framed Print featuring Wheatstone's needle telegraph from 1890. Perfect for adding a historical flair to any room.

Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller

Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 23.2cm (15.6" x 9.1")

Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the intricate design of Wheatstone's needle (pointer) telegraph from 1890. Developed by Sir Charles Wheatstone, this innovative communication device revolutionized long-distance messaging in the late nineteenth century. The image showcases the sender on the left and receiver on the right, with a series of alphabet letters displayed for messaging purposes. The telegraph operator is seen manipulating handles to send messages through combined movements that activate the electromagnetic needle. Wheatstone's invention utilized conventional signals and a galvanometer to transmit messages over long distances, providing a reliable means of communication in an era before widespread telephone use. The distinctive alarm bell added an element of urgency to incoming messages, alerting operators to new transmissions. The precision and craftsmanship of this telegraph machine are evident in every detail captured in this photograph. From the delicate lettering on each dial to the smooth manipulation of handles by skilled operators, every aspect of Wheatstone's invention speaks to its importance in shaping modern communication technology. As we gaze upon this historical artifact frozen in time, we are reminded of the ingenuity and creativity that have propelled humanity forward into an age of instant communication and connectivity. Wheatstone's needle telegraph stands as a testament to human innovation and progress in overcoming barriers through technological advancement.

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