Wireless Telegraphy Collection

Guglielmo Marconi, radio inventor
Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), Italian physicist and inventor of the radio. Marconi patented his radio system in Britain, established the Marconis Wireless Telegraph Company in London in 1897

An electric Morse Register, manufactured by L. G. Tillotson & Co. New York in the late 1860s
6867173 An electric Morse Register, manufactured by L. G. Tillotson & Co. New York in the late 1860s. After an illustration in Modern Practice Of The Electric Telegraph

Wireless Telegraphy, c.1900 (chromo)
1790151 Wireless Telegraphy, c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the Morse code used in wireless telegraph, illustration from History of electricity in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Communication. Breguet telegraph. c.1900 (chromo)
2636206 Communication. Breguet telegraph. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Communication. Breguet telegraph or French telegraph.); Photo © CCI

Replica of Marconi's wireless telegraph. 1899 (object)
UIG5430125 Replica of Marconi's wireless telegraph. 1899 (object); (add.info.: ©Clive Streeter/Dorling Kindersley/UIG/Leemage, Courtesy of The Science Museum, London); Dorling Kindersley/UIG

Portrait of Edouard Branly, c. 1910 (painting)
1755769 Portrait of Edouard Branly, c. 1910 (painting); (add.info.: Edouard Branly (1844-1940) inventor of wireless telegraph, painting, c. 1910); Photo: Tallandier

Wireless, Pratt Institute, Oct 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Wireless, Pratt Institute, Oct 1917. Members of the U.S. Army Signal Corps in telegraph training at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York during World War I

U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: experiments in wireless telegraphy, (1902?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis: experiments in wireless telegraphy, (1902?)

Three clicks that solved a great problem (litho)
STC335839 Three clicks that solved a great problem (litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937)

Wireless Telegraphy (b / w photo)
3624639 Wireless Telegraphy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wireless Telegraphy)

Wireless Telegraphy, Experiments across the Channel (b / w photo)
1051749 Wireless Telegraphy, Experiments across the Channel (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wireless Telegraphy)

The German Army Manoeuvres (litho)
1601030 The German Army Manoeuvres (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Army Manoeuvres)

Guglielmo Marconi in the wireless cabin of his yacht, Elettra (sepia photo)
STC335840 Guglielmo Marconi in the wireless cabin of his yacht, Elettra (sepia photo) by American Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937)

25th anniversary of the building of the Eiffel Tower (colour litho)
2780023 25th anniversary of the building of the Eiffel Tower (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 25th anniversary of the building of the Eiffel Tower)

A Novelty in the Naval Manoeuvres, H Ms "Juno"fitted for Wireless Telegraphy (litho)
1042924 A Novelty in the Naval Manoeuvres, H Ms " Juno" fitted for Wireless Telegraphy (litho) by Maud, William T

Chevalier Guglielmo Marconi, Wireless Telegraphy (colour litho)
976725 Chevalier Guglielmo Marconi, Wireless Telegraphy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier Guglielmo Marconi, Wireless Telegraphy)

Edouard Branly, French physicist and inventor (chromolitho)
978160 Edouard Branly, French physicist and inventor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Branly (1844-1940)

Wireless telegraph communication between Casablanca and Paris (colour litho)
2779350 Wireless telegraph communication between Casablanca and Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wireless Telegraphy (b / w photo)
1592543 Wireless Telegraphy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wireless Telegraphy. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 August 1899)

Edouard Branly, French physicist and inventor (chromolitho)
972277 Edouard Branly, French physicist and inventor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard Branly (1844-1940)

The main telegraph office newly built in St. Petersburg and opened 14 October 1862, 1862

Training in telecommunications, 1941. Creator: Charles Brown
Training in telecommunications, 1941. British RAF personnel in the classroom during the Second World War: Class work...in properly equipped rooms

Senator Marconi in the Wireless Room of his Yacht. Creator: Unknown
Senator Marconi in the Wireless Room of his Yacht. Guglielmo Marconi, 1st Marquis of Marconi (1874-1937), Italian inventor

Wireless Photo-Telegraphy, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Wireless Photo-Telegraphy, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

Guglielmo Marconi (1874 - 1934), c. 1915 (b/w photo)

Sir Oliver Lodge, 1927. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Sir Oliver Lodge, 1927. A portrait of Oliver Joseph Lodge (1851-1940), British physicist and writer involved in the development of radio. [The Bookman, Christmas portfolio, 1927]

Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge (1851-1940), English physicist and writer, early 20th century. Lodge was involved in the development of the wireless telegraph

Guglielmo Marconi, Italian inventor, c1920. Portrait of Marchese Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), physicist and inventor of wireless transmission

Guglielmo Marconi, Italian inventor, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Guglielmo Marconi, Italian inventor, 1926. Portrait of Marchese Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937), physicist and inventor of wireless transmission

Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Mr Punch thanking Marconi for wireless telegraphy which was saving lives at sea, 1913. Marconi (1874-1937) discovered a way in which waves could be used to send messages from one place to another

Guglielmo Marconi, Italian physicist and inventor and pioneer of wireless telegraphy, 1906. Marconi (1874-1937) discovered a way in which waves could be used to send messages from one place to

Oliver Lodge, British physicist, 1904. Artist: Spy
Oliver Lodge, British physicist, 1904. Lodge (1851-1940) is best remembered for his investigations into the propagation of electromagnetic waves

As Aboard the Wrecked Titanic : The Wireless-Telegraphy Room of an Atlantic Liner
XJF373217 As Aboard the Wrecked " Titanic" : The Wireless-Telegraphy Room of an Atlantic Liner, illustration from The Illustrated London News, April 20th

Granville Woods, US inventor
Granville T. Woods (1856-1910), US inventor. Woods is celebrated as the Black Edison, a reference to his many inventions. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he trained as a machinist and blacksmith

Telegraph cable laying winch, 1914
Telegraph cable laying winch. This shipboard winch was used to unroll a telegraph cable as it was laid on the seabed. Laying such cables required ships powerful enough to maintain position in

Ships radio, 1914
Ships radio. At left is part of the tuning apparatus. At right, is the detector and the radio transmission controls and coils

Eiffel Tower radio station, 1914
Eiffel Tower radio station. In the foreground are the transmitters, while on the wall are the receivers and other apparatus. At right is one of the radio operators

Edouard Branly, French physicist
Edouard Branly (1844-1940), French physicist and inventor, in his laboratory. Born Eugene Edouard Desire Branly, he is most famous for his inventions in telegraphy

Telegraph transmitter and receiver, 1914
Telegraph transmitter and receiver. This apparatus was designed by the French inventor Auguste Jean-Baptiste Tauleigne (1870-1926). At right is the relay where the message is tapped out

Time standardisation apparatus, 1913
Time standardisation apparatus. This apparatus, which operated in the Paris Observatory from 31 July 1913, was invented by the French engineer Edouard Belin (1876-1963)

Telescopic portable radio mast, 1914
Telescopic portable radio mast. The mast, held up by guy ropes anchored in the ground, supports the antenna used to transmit and receive signals

International timing signals, 1914
International time signals. Transmitted by radio, this system of timing signals allowed synchronisation of clocks around the world using a standard repetition of signals over a four-minute time

Radio receiver components, 1914
Radio receiver components. Radio technology was developed in the 1890s, with new detectors used as the technology progressed. At top is an electrolytic Jegou detector

Bicycle radio antenna, 1914
Bicycle radio antenna. The bike is being used to support an improvised radio antenna to enable reception of radio signals being listened to by the operator

PSCI2A-00048
Marconi and Admiral Farquhar aboard the " New York" to work on wireless transmission across the Atlantic, 1899. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

PSCI2A-00055
Portrait of Guglielmo Marconi. Hand-colored halftone of a photograph

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Wireless telegraphy, a groundbreaking invention by Guglielmo Marconi, revolutionized communication in the early 20th century. With just three clicks, Marconi solved a great problem and paved the way for an era of instant long-distance communication. One notable event that showcased the power was the arrest of Doctor Crippen and Miss le Neve. In vivid color lithographs, their capture was depicted as a triumph of this new technology. The heroes were celebrated in vibrant color lithographs. These brave individuals pushed boundaries and connected people across vast distances like never before. Black and white photographs captured moments in history where wireless telegraphy played a crucial role. Experiments across the Channel demonstrated its potential to bridge gaps between nations. Even during times of war, such as the German Army Manoeuvres, wireless telegraphy proved indispensable. Lithographic illustrations portrayed soldiers utilizing this technology on the battlefield. Guglielmo Marconi himself was often photographed inside his yacht's wireless cabin named Elettra. Sepia-toned images immortalized him as he worked tirelessly to improve upon his invention. Morse Code signals became synonymous with wireless telegraphy. Detailed lithographs showcased these intricate patterns that conveyed messages efficiently and effectively. The 25th anniversary celebration of the Eiffel Tower featured colorful lithographs highlighting how this iconic structure facilitated advancements in communication through wireless telegraphy. Naval maneuvers also embraced this innovation; H. M. S "Juno" stood out as it underwent modifications for wireless telegraphy purposes. Lithographic prints captured this novelty within naval operations. Chevalier Guglielmo Marconi himself became synonymous with wireless telegraphy through captivating color lithographs that emphasized his contributions to global connectivity.