Messages Collection (page 2)

Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890
3479995 Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1890; (add.info.: Rear elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph; showing the current reverser)

Letter H: heraut; halberd; lobster; heron; swallows; hotel; clock; hure; owl; axe; hoteliere; grass
DUV4199532 Letter H: heraut; halberd; lobster; heron; swallows; hotel; clock; hure; owl; axe; hoteliere; grass, c.1890 (lithograph); 10.7x7.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Risorgimento: caricature on the Roman question, Giuseppe Garibaldi advises Italy
FGL5481855 Risorgimento: caricature on the Roman question, Giuseppe Garibaldi advises Italy, sitting in the diligence of the " Imperial Messageries " led by King Vittorio Emanuele II

A message being received on a Morse printing telegraph
5310290 A message being received on a Morse printing telegraph; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a message being received on a Morse printing telegraph)

Cartoon commenting on the prohibitions on child labour which was gradually spreading across industries, 19th century
5308753 Cartoon commenting on the prohibitions on child labour which was gradually spreading across industries, 19th century; (add.info)

Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable, 1857
3478754 Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable, 1857; (add.info.: Valentia 1857-1858, the first attempt to lay the Atlantic telegraph cable at Foilhommerum Bay, near Valentia)

The laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable, 1858
3478896 The laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable, 1858; (add.info.: Cartoon from Punch, 1858, at the time of the laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable)

D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878
3479636 D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878; (add.info.: D'Asrlincourt's teleprinter, 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847
3480052 Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847; (add.info.: Circular key-board of Jacob Brett's electric telegraph, 1847.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The telegraph room, 1859
3480013 The telegraph room, 1859; (add.info.: The telegraph room; Electric and International Telegraph Company; Bell Alley; London. 1859.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office, 1888
3480012 Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office, 1888; (add.info.: Instrument gallery; Central Telegraph Office; St Martin's-Le-Grand; London.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871
3480009 The Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871; (add.info.: The Post Office telegraph headquarters; Telegraph Street; London: The instruments for carrying messages)

Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871
3480003 Post Office telegraph headquarters, 1871; (add.info.: Post Office telegraph headquarters; Telegraph Street; London: the batteries for operating the 395 instruments)

The Annunciation, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714238 The Annunciation, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Military optical signals, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790161 Military optical signals, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: military optical signals, illustration from History of electricity in France, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

A fine bouncing baby (colour litho)
8635515 A fine bouncing baby (colour litho) by Smith, Robert Sidney (1877-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine bouncing baby. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

US President Woodrow Wilson asking Congress to declare war on Germany, 1917 (litho)
8673144 US President Woodrow Wilson asking Congress to declare war on Germany, 1917 (litho) by Perard, V. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo)
8659931 Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speaking Clock)

Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho)
8660925 Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nabonidus sending Instructions to Belshazzar)

D for dragoon (chromolitho)
8677321 D for dragoon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: D for dragoon. Man in military uniform with a letter)

The Save-time Postcard (litho)
8656911 The Save-time Postcard (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Save-time Postcard. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hermes, ancient Greek messenger god (engraving)
8634959 Hermes, ancient Greek messenger god (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermes, ancient Greek messenger god. Illustration from Hellas)

The Christmas Bells (colour litho)
8634549 The Christmas Bells (colour litho) by Blashfield, Edwin Howland (1848-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Bells)

Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879
3479997 Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph, 1879; (add.info.: Sending a high speed message on the Wheatstone Automatic telegraph; General Post Office; St)

Parish museum. Painting. Annunciation. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century
6265869 Parish museum. Painting. Annunciation. Scene in a garland. Oil on canvas. 18th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4846708 Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Spanish missionary Pere Garzes taught the Indians of America)

A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange and Edison instrument, 1885
3479638 A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange and Edison instrument, 1885; (add.info.: A teleprinter in use at the New York Stock Exchange and Edison instrument; 1885)

Electric printing telegraph invented by Hughes, 1863
3479635 Electric printing telegraph invented by Hughes, 1863; (add.info.: Electric printing telegraph invented by Hughes, who at first found no market for it in England)

Telegraph clerks at the General Post Office St Martin's-le-Grand, 1888
3480000 Telegraph clerks at the General Post Office St Martin's-le-Grand, 1888; (add.info.: Telegraph clerks at the General Post Office St Martin's-le-Grand; London)

Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali proclaimed as Viceroy of Egypt, 1805
3480403 Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali proclaimed as Viceroy of Egypt, 1805; (add.info.: Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali; 1769 - 1849 receives messages from his son's campaign in Arabia)

The earliest printed Christmas card, 1843
3478774 The earliest printed Christmas card, 1843; (add.info.: Sir Henry Cole of London conceived the first Christmas card in 1843)

Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, 1865
3478900 Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, 1865; (add.info.: Laying the Trans-Atlantic cable at Foilhommerum Bay, near Valentia, Ireland, 1865.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Workmen's camp at Killarney in Ireland, 1865
3478898 Workmen's camp at Killarney in Ireland, 1865; (add.info.: Workmen's camp at Killarney in Ireland as the Atlantic telegraph is opened in 1865.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War
530519 Balloon ascent from Gare du Nord, Paris, at night, to carry dispatches out of besieged city during Franco-Prussian War

Earlie Valentynes (litho)
8630446 Earlie Valentynes (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earlie Valentynes. Illustration for "Chip's" Old Wood Cuts (R H Russell & Son)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669990 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Announcement of her Engagement (litho)
8670276 The Announcement of her Engagement (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Announcement of her Engagement)

The messenger warning Rufus (engraving)
8636270 The messenger warning Rufus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The messenger warning Rufus)

Congratulations on your confirmation (chromolitho)
8635422 Congratulations on your confirmation (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Congratulations on your confirmation, greetings card)

Nathan tells David of his sin (litho)
8675999 Nathan tells David of his sin (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathan tells David of his sin. 2 Samuel 12:7-14)

"This bee shall be my messenger" (colour litho)
8639146 "This bee shall be my messenger" (colour litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

A kiss by telegram (coloured photo)
8656179 A kiss by telegram (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A kiss by telegram. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Indian couriers
7261202 Indian couriers.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian couriers. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1850
3479993 Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Front elevation of Cooke and Wheatstone's single needle telegraph.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A women receiving a Telegram in 1893, 1893
3480002 A women receiving a Telegram in 1893, 1893; (add.info.: A women receiving a Telegram in 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479988 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850
3479985 Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph, 1850; (add.info.: Cooke & Wheatstone's double needle telegraph)

Blowing the Shofar, 1850
3330755 Blowing the Shofar, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving titled Blowing the Shofar'. A shofar is a Jewish ritual musical instrument, used to proclaim a new King's anointment)

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Communication: From Flags to Pigeons, they have Transcended Time" A journey through history begins with the fluttering flags of the Royal Navy, each color and pattern conveying a message that shaped maritime communication. An illustration captures the essence of anticipation as a rolled paper scroll tied with a golden ribbon holds within it untold stories and heartfelt messages. The haunting echoes of an SOS message from Titanic remind us of the power and urgency behind desperate pleas for help in times of distress. In the midst of World War I, a brave seaplane carrier pigeon soars across enemy lines, carrying vital messages that could mean life or death for soldiers on both sides. A striking poster showcases the valorous efforts of carrier pigeons during wartime, highlighting their role as messengers who bridged gaps between divided forces. Mary Qoss Messenger's name resonates through time as she fearlessly delivered messages amidst chaos and danger during pivotal moments in history. Sailors demonstrate their agility and precision using flag semaphore system, spelling out words without uttering a single sound - an art form lost in modern times but forever etched in our collective memory. As man's best friend takes on new roles throughout history, we witness how even dogs became messengers when they joined forces with Metropolitan Police to maintain order and protect communities. Hidden within plain sight lies invisible ink - an ingenious method used by spies to convey covert messages that only reveal themselves under specific conditions; secrets shared silently yet effectively. Amidst tales about dogs' love for chocolate comes cautionary advice: while sweet treats may bring joy to our furry companions, some indulgences can be harmful - another message we must heed attentively. The Apocalypse Tapestry unravels before our eyes like ancient scrolls unfurling prophecies; its intricate details and vivid colors whisper messages of hope, despair, and the resilience of humanity.