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Fine Art Print : Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845
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Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845
3479950 Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845; (add.info.: Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38473418
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1840s Announcement Announcements Cooke Message Messages Messenger Motion Telegraph Telegraph Table Telegraph Telegraphy Telegraphing Telegraphist Telegraphs Telegraphy Transmitting Wheatstone
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
"Step back in time with our Fine Art Print of 'Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway, 1845' by Bridgeman Images. This captivating print showcases a pivotal moment in history - the early days of communication technology. The Cooke-Wheatstone needle telegraph was a groundbreaking innovation that revolutionized long-distance communication. Now you can own a piece of this fascinating story with our high-quality fine art print, perfect for any room or office."
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 32.3cm x 53.3cm (12.7" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the Cooke, Wheatstone needle telegraph used on the Yarmouth and Norwich Railway in 1845. The intricate design of this early form of communication technology is a testament to the ingenuity of its creators, Sir William Fothergill Cooke and Sir Charles Wheatstone.
In an era before smartphones and instant messaging, telegraphs played a crucial role in transmitting messages across vast distances with remarkable speed. The sight of the needle moving back and forth on the telegraph table must have been a marvel to behold for those witnessing it in action.
The Yarmouth and Norwich Railway was at the forefront of technological advancements during this time period, utilizing cutting-edge communication systems like this one to improve efficiency and safety along its tracks. It's fascinating to imagine the important announcements and messages that were relayed through this very device as trains whizzed by on their journeys between Yarmouth and Norwich.
As we gaze upon this historical artifact frozen in time, we are reminded of how far we've come in terms of communication technology. Yet there is something undeniably charming about the simplicity and elegance of these early telegraphs that continues to captivate us today.
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