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Morse telegraphy, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1859
Morse telegraphy, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1859. The public reception room where telegraph messages could be sent and received. From The Telegraph Manual by TP Shaffner. (New York 1859). Credit Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC
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Cincinnati Communication Innovation Message Morse Ohio Oxford Science Archive Samuel Finley Breese Samuel Finley Breese Morse Samuel Morse Telecommunication Telecommunications Telegraph Telegraphy Top Hat
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1859 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. It showcases an important moment in history - Morse telegraphy. The image captures the interior of a public reception room where people could send and receive telegraph messages. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of innovation and technological advancement. A group of individuals, dressed in their finest clothes including top hats, gather around a central table adorned with telegraphic equipment. They are engrossed in communication that transcends physical boundaries. In this 19th-century scene, we witness the birth of modern telecommunications as Samuel Finley Breese Morse's groundbreaking invention revolutionizes long-distance communication. The engraving beautifully depicts the significance of this new form of messaging that would shape our world for centuries to come. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to the image, emphasizing its historical importance. This print from "The Telegraph Manual" by TP Shaffner serves as a visual testament to America's ingenuity and progress during this era. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from the Smithsonian Institution collection, we are reminded not only of how far we have come but also how crucial it is to honor those who paved the way for our interconnected world today.
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