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Telegraph office, c1900
Telegraph office, c1900. A man reads a message he has received (left). Inside the office an operator sends a message using a Morse transmitting key (right) while his colleague at the window deals with a customer. Under the operators desk are wet cells (batteries) which supplied electricity. Liebig trade card
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Battery Chromolithograph Desk Electric Electricity Electromagnetism Innovation Machine Machinery Morse Oxford Science Archive Physics Samuel Finley Breese Samuel Finley Breese Morse Samuel Morse Telecommunication Telecommunications Telegraph Telegraph Office Telegraphy
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Step back in time with our vintage photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "Telegraph Office, c1900," showcases a scene by Samuel Finley Breese Morse or an unknown creator, as obtained from Heritage Images. Witness the intrigue of the telegraph era as a man intently reads a received message, while an operator sends a Morse code transmission in the background. Add this historical masterpiece to your home or office decor for a timeless touch of nostalgia.
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Estimated Product Size is 37.5cm x 25cm (14.8" x 9.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Telegraph Office, c1900 - A Glimpse into the Communication Revolution
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. In this print captured by Samuel Finley Breese Morse, we are transported back to the turn of the 20th century, where innovation and technology were rapidly transforming society. The scene unfolds in a bustling telegraph office, painted with vibrant colors that bring life to every corner. On the left side of the image, a man stands engrossed in reading a message he has just received. His expression reflects both anticipation and curiosity as he unravels the contents of this important communication. Meanwhile, on the right side of the room, an operator diligently taps away at a Morse transmitting key to send another message into cyberspace while his colleague attends to a customer at the window. The photograph also provides intriguing glimpses into technological advancements of its time. Underneath one operator's desk lie wet cells or batteries that supplied electricity for these groundbreaking machines. This visual reminder highlights how science and physics played integral roles in powering these early forms of telecommunications. Amidst all this activity, it is worth noting that men and women alike were involved in telecommunication endeavors during this era - breaking gender barriers long before their time. Their collective efforts contributed significantly to shaping our modern world. This chromolithograph transports us back through time along an American road lined with electric avenues towards progress and connectivity. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and reminds us how far we have come since those early days when Samuel Finley Breese Morse revolutionized communication forever with his invention -the telegraph
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