Meyer's autographic telegraph, 1874

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Meyer's autographic telegraph, 1874

3479980 Meyer's autographic telegraph, 1874; (add.info.: Meyer's autographic telegraph. The image to be dispatched was written on metallised paper with insulating ink and placed round a metal cylinder. A metal stylus moved over the dispatch from side to side; and as contact was made and broken by the ink; impulses were sent to receiving station where a second stylus reproduced the image on paper impregnated with potassium Ferro cyanide, 1874.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38259154

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1870s Image Papers Receiving Sending Stylus Impregnated

EDITORS COMMENTS
This fascinating print captures Meyer's autographic telegraph from 1874, a revolutionary invention that allowed images to be transmitted electronically. The process involved writing the image on metallised paper with insulating ink and placing it around a metal cylinder. A metal stylus would then move over the dispatch, making and breaking contact with the ink to send impulses to a receiving station. At the receiving end, another stylus would reproduce the image on paper impregnated with potassium ferro cyanide. This intricate system of sending and receiving signals paved the way for modern telecommunications technology we use today. The attention to detail in this photograph showcases the ingenuity of 19th-century inventors and their dedication to pushing boundaries in communication technology. The delicate balance between artistry and science is evident in every line drawn by the metal stylus, creating a mesmerizing visual representation of early electronic communication. As we marvel at this piece of history frozen in time, we are reminded of how far we have come in connecting people across vast distances. Meyer's autographic telegraph may no longer be in use today, but its impact on shaping our world cannot be understated.

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