Sir Charles Wheatstone Collection

An engraving depicting a refracting stereoscope: two pictures of Charles Wheatstone taken from slightly different
5310658 An engraving depicting a refracting stereoscope: two pictures of Charles Wheatstone taken from slightly different angles. When placed in the stereoscope they gave a third-dimensional picture

Sir Charles Wheatstone, 1802 - 1875
3083208 Sir Charles Wheatstone, 1802 - 1875.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English scientist and inventor. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Engraving depicting Charles Wheatstone's relay, which enabled the electric telegraph to be used over long distances
5309438 Engraving depicting Charles Wheatstone's relay, which enabled the electric telegraph to be used over long distances; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Charles Wheatstone's relay)

The late Sir Charles Wheatstone, FRS (engraving)
1621411 The late Sir Charles Wheatstone, FRS (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Sir Charles Wheatstone, FRS)

Sir Charles Wheatstone (chromolitho)
2802540 Sir Charles Wheatstone (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Wheatstone)

Sir Charles Wheatstone (engraving)
671596 Sir Charles Wheatstone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Wheatstone)

Charles Wheatstone (engraving)
815884 Charles Wheatstone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875)

Sir Charles Wheatstone, Professor of Experimental Philosophy, Kings College (engraving)
1588524 Sir Charles Wheatstone, Professor of Experimental Philosophy, Kings College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Charles Wheatstone)

Sir Charles Wheatstone, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Sir Charles Wheatstone, British inventor, (1899). Artist: C Cook
Sir Charles Wheatstone, British inventor, (1899). Wheatstone (1802-1875) was a pioneer of electric telegraphy. In 1837, he and William Fothergill Cooke patented their five-needle telegraph machine

Opening of the 1851 London to Paris telegraph link (1852)
Opening of the 1851 London to Paris telegraph link. Instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company, Cornhill, London, showing the Wheatstone needle telegraph instruments

Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875), British physicist, 19th century
Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875), British physicist. Pioneer in electrical resistances. Along with partner William Cooke, responsible for the invention of the electric telegraph, 19th century

William Cooke and Charles Wheatstones five-needle telegraph, patented 1837, (19th century)
William Cooke (1806-1879) and Charles Wheatstones (1802-1875) five-needle telegraph. Patented 1837, installed 1839, (19th century)

Diagram of William Cooke and Charles Wheatstones five-needle telegraph, 1837, (19th century)
Diagram of William Cooke (1806-1879) and Charles Wheatstones (1802-1875) five-needle telegraph. Patented 1837, installed 1839, (19th century)

Opening of the London to Paris telegraph link, 1852. The instrument room at the Submarine Telegraph Company, Cornhill, London, showing a Wheatstone needle telegraph instrument

Rear view of Charles Wheatstones electric (railway) telegraph, 1850. Showing its connection OT lines running beside the railway track. From Illustrations of Natural Philosophyby John Reynolds

Cook and Wheatstones 5-needle telegraph, 1837 (1915). The 5-needle telegraph was the first successful electric telecommunication device and was patented by Charles Wheatstone and William Cooke

Magnetism, c1850. Educational plate showing various aspects of magnetism and electromagnetism including a dip needle, compass, the lifting power of an electromagnet (12), Wheatstone telegraph (13)

Sir Charles Wheatstone printer sample World Inventors souvenir album
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Sir Charles Wheatstone was a renowned British inventor and physicist of the 19th century. Born in 1802, he made significant contributions to the field of telegraphy and experimental philosophy. His achievements were widely recognized, earning him the prestigious title of Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). Throughout his illustrious career, Sir Charles Wheatstone's brilliance shone through various engravings and chromolithos that captured his image. These depictions showcased a man dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and pushing boundaries. One such engraving portrays Sir Charles Wheatstone as Professor of Experimental Philosophy at King's College, highlighting his influential role in academia. Another engraving showcases him alongside William Cooke, presenting their groundbreaking invention - the five-needle telegraph patented in 1837. This innovation revolutionized long-distance communication during an era when technology was rapidly evolving. The opening of the London to Paris telegraph link in 1852 further solidified Wheatstone's legacy as a pioneer in telecommunications. This momentous event connected two major European cities like never before, thanks to his visionary ideas. Even after his passing in 1875, Sir Charles Wheatstone continued to be celebrated for his remarkable contributions to science and invention. A printers sample from "The World's Inventors Souvenir Album" immortalizes him among other great inventors who shaped history. Today, we remember Sir Charles Wheatstone not only for his inventions but also for embodying curiosity and perseverance that led humanity towards progress.