Cable Collection (page 8)

Continuers of the work of civilization of ancient Rome, thousands of Italian workers... (colour litho)
2778368 Continuers of the work of civilization of ancient Rome, thousands of Italian workers... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho)
2783863 Tremendous Adventure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible adventure)

The transatlantic telegraph cable unwinding unit aboard the S. S
2619109 The transatlantic telegraph cable unwinding unit aboard the S.S. Great Eastern, 1865, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The first demonstration in 1774 of the electrical telegraph
2619090 The first demonstration in 1774 of the electrical telegraph, invented by Georges-Louis Le Sage, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Japan, Temmabashi steel bridge, Osaka
Vintage 19th century photograph: Japan, Temmabashi steel bridge, Osaka, busy with pedestrians

Japan c. 1880s - Tenjinbashi steel bridge at Oasaka
Vintage 19th century photograph: Japan c.1880s - Tenjinbashi steel bridge at Oasaka, c.1890

Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving)
2975626 Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Submarine and European Telegraphs advertisement, c. 1852
3037841 Submarine and European Telegraphs advertisement, c.1852 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern, 1865 (engraving)
3037838 The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern, 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

September 1934 - Queen Mary ocean liner Clydebank, Scotland
September 1934 - Queen Mary ocean liner in the shipyard of John Brown on Clydebank, Scotland

Elevated railway or El Train at 110th Street New York
Curve on the elevated railway or El Train at 110th Street New York. Vintage 19th century photograph

Pedestrians along the bund, Yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Trades in Regency England: cable making, straw work
Trades in Regency England. Men twisting rope in a cable making factory in Deptford 1, women and children making straw hats in Dunstable 2 and a woman making lace outside a cottage in Buckingham 3

Historical views of Japan. Japanese woman riding in a sedan chair on wheels 22, Japanese Christians forced to step on a crucifix (fumie) in Nagasaki, 17th century 23

Workmen on oil rig supply ship off The Lizard, Cornwall
Workmen on the supply ship of the oil rig Atlantic I, 38 miles south west of The Lizard, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Prototype telephone design, 1873 (photo)
CHT176688 Prototype telephone design, 1873 (photo) by Bell, Alexander Graham (1847-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a historical collection of telecommunications;)

Soudure des deux bouts de chaque moitie du cable atlantique, executee, au milieu de l Ocean, a bord du Niagara
5992683 Soudure des deux bouts de chaque moitie du cable atlantique, executee, au milieu de l Ocean, a bord du Niagara, le 29 juillet 1858 (engraving) by European School

Visite des cheiks arabes du golfe Persique aux navires anglais posant le cable sous-marin dans la baie d Elphinstone
5992675 Visite des cheiks arabes du golfe Persique aux navires anglais posant le cable sous-marin dans la baie d Elphinstone (engraving) by European School

Appareil de devidement du cable atlantique a bord du Great-Eastern, 1865 (engraving)
5992670 Appareil de devidement du cable atlantique a bord du Great-Eastern, 1865 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Great-Eastern (engraving)
5992667 Le Great-Eastern (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Great-Eastern)

Vic Seixas, American tennis player
Vic Seixas (b.1923), American tennis player. circa 1950s

Three Type D Cable Reel Trailers, designed by American Telephone and Telegraph Companys engineers. Loading reel onto trailer, pulling loaded trailer with motor truck

Combination Pole and Cable Reel Trailer, two trailers for the price of one, equipped for hauling cable reels, equipped for hauling poles. With specifications below. Date: early 1920s

Five Type D Cable Reel Trailers in actual service. Date: early 1920s

Mountain lift, c. 1844-1853
880972 Mountain lift, c.1844-1853 by ShAcshA (fl.c.1844-53); 19.4x24.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H

Manufacture of the Atlantic submarine cable at Glass Elliott and Co.s works, East Greenwich (engraving)
608719 Manufacture of the Atlantic submarine cable at Glass Elliott and Co.s works, East Greenwich (engraving) by English School

The first buoy, where the cable was supposed to be grappled
3037839 The first buoy, where the cable was supposed to be grappled and the second buoy where it was grappled, 1865 (engraving) by English School

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition, the Final Attempt to grapple the Lost Cable
3037836 The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition, the Final Attempt to grapple the Lost Cable, 1865 (engraving) by English School

Manufacture of the Atlantic submarine cable at Glass Elliott and Co.s works, East Greenwich (engraving)
2775874 Manufacture of the Atlantic submarine cable at Glass Elliott and Co.s works, East Greenwich (engraving) by English School

Advert, Nicol Esplin, Aerial Cableways, Arbroath, Scotland
Advert for Nicol Esplin, Aerial Cableways, Leysmill, Arbroath, Scotland. 1905

The trolley of a cable car was going down to the valley in that of Avise (Aosta) carrying... (colour litho)
2783601 The trolley of a cable car was going down to the valley in that of Avise (Aosta) carrying... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Electric cab charging depot, Rue Cardinet, Paris, France
Electric cab charging depot in the Rue Cardinet, Paris, France. Date: 1899

Electric cars, Clement factory, Levallois-Perret, Paris 1898
Electric cars being charged at the Clement factory, Levallois-Perret, Paris. Date: 1898

Listening to the phonograph
Men in top hats listening to the recently invented phonograph. 1893

Submarine Electric Telegraph between Newfoundland and Cape Breton (engraving)
1608263 Submarine Electric Telegraph between Newfoundland and Cape Breton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

CS Patrick Stewart, British cable ship, Reshire, Middle East
CS Patrick Stewart, British cable ship, at Reshire, Middle East (Persian Gulf). Date: 1907

Electric tram being recharged on a Paris street 1897
Electric tram being recharged on a Paris street. 1897

Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable (engraving)
1619219 Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable)

Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving)
1626510 Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying the Submarine Cable between Kurrachee and Aden, landing the Cable at Muscat Cove (engraving)
1098634 Laying the Submarine Cable between Kurrachee and Aden, landing the Cable at Muscat Cove (engraving) by English School

The Kirkham and the Assaye at Henleys Cable Factory
The Kirkham and the Assaye taking in telegraph cable at Henleys Cable Works at north Woolwich, 1863 Date: 1863

Knitting pattern cover, Mens Tennis Pullover in cable stitch. 1940s

Telegraph company, St Vincent Island, Cape Verde Islands
Entrance to Western Telegraph Companys offices and cable station, St Vincent (Sao Vicente) Island, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic Ocean. 1922

The Submarine Electric Telegraph, Point of Landing the Cable at Sangatte, near Calais (engraving)
1102359 The Submarine Electric Telegraph, Point of Landing the Cable at Sangatte, near Calais (engraving) by English School

Variety of Telegraph machinery including a Single needle telegraph of Cooke Date: circa 1850

Cable route to Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, USA
Cable route to Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California, USA. Date: circa 1925

The Dartmouth Ferry, Devon
The Dartmouth Ferry (also known as the DartmouthKingswear Floating Bridge, a vehicular cable ferry), operating between Dartmouth and Kingswear, Devon. Date: circa 1920s

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"Cable: Connecting People, Places, and History" The Verrazano Narrows Bridge stands tall, held together by the strength of cables that unite two iconic boroughs of New York City. Ascend to new heights on the Cable Car Teleferico Do Rancho in Camara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal – a breathtaking journey above lush landscapes. National Grid pylons emerge mysteriously from the mist, reminding us of the invisible network that powers our modern lives. In 1936's Cable Street demonstration, ordinary citizens stood up against fascism in London's East End – a testament to unity and resistance. Metropolitan Police officers faced off against protesters during the historic Battle Street – an enduring symbol of community solidarity. The Millau Bridge in France soars gracefully over valleys with its cable-stayed design, showcasing human engineering marvels at their finest. A RAF Bomb-Aimer takes his position during World War II; guided by intricate cables and technology as he fights for freedom from above. An electric guitar connected to an amplifier through cables unleashes raw energy and electrifying melodies that resonate with music lovers worldwide. The Great Eastern ship laid down transatlantic telegraph cables in 1866 - revolutionizing global communication forevermore. Glide high above Whistler Mountain on the Peak 2 Peak Gondola during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games – where athletes' dreams were realized amidst stunning scenery supported by sturdy cables. Paris' Eiffel Tower proudly displayed its elegance even back in 1926 when it was adorned with delicate lights strung along its towering structure using intricate cabling systems. Cables have woven themselves into our world's tapestry.