Poster Print : Wheatstone telegraph system
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Wheatstone telegraph system
Telegraph system. Historical artwork of operators using a Wheatstone telegraph system. The Wheatstone automatic telegraph consisted of a tape perforator, transmitter and receiver. A series of five wires (upper centre) allowed operators to enter a message using 20 different letters. Electric telegraphs were an important application of the newly-discovered electromagnetic force. Sir Charles Wheatstone patented the five-needle telegraph in 1837 with William Fothergill Cooke. This was the same year that Samuel Morse invented his telegraph in the USA. Published in La Telegraphie Historique (History of Telegraphy) by Alexis Belloc in 1888
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Alexis Belloc Communication Communications Device Drawing Electric Electrical Electromagnetic Electromagnets In Formation La Telegraphie Historique Machine Mechanism Message Operating Operator Painting Signal Telecommunication Telecommunications Telegraph Telegraphy Transmitter Transmitting Working Telegraph Office Wheatstone
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating image of the Wheatstone Telegraph System. This historical artwork, sourced from Science Photo Library, showcases the intricate details of this groundbreaking invention. Witness the operators in action as they use this early telecommunications technology, consisting of a tape perforator, transmitter, and receiver. Add a touch of history to your workspace or decorate your home with this fascinating piece of scientific history.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 44.4cm x 42cm (17.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical artwork captures the essence of communication in the 19th century with its depiction of operators using a Wheatstone telegraph system. The intricate details showcase the technological marvel that was the Wheatstone automatic telegraph, consisting of a tape perforator, transmitter, and receiver. In this illustration, we see a group of dedicated operators diligently working at their stations, utilizing a series of five wires to enter messages using 20 different letters. Electric telegraphs revolutionized communication during this era and were made possible by the newly-discovered electromagnetic force. Sir Charles Wheatstone's invention, patented in 1837 alongside William Fothergill Cooke, played an instrumental role in shaping this transformative technology. Interestingly enough, it was also in this same year that Samuel Morse invented his own telegraph system across the Atlantic. Published in "La Telegraphie Historique" by Alexis Belloc in 1888, this artwork not only showcases the mechanics behind these early telecommunications devices but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and progress. It reminds us how far we have come from those humble beginnings while highlighting our relentless pursuit for improved means of connection and information exchange. This print is not just an illustration; it is a window into history - capturing both the significance of Sir Charles Wheatstone's contribution and providing insight into life within a telegraph office during that time period.
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