Photographic Print : Cowpers Writing Telegraph
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Cowpers Writing Telegraph
A diagram of Cowpers writing telegraph. Invented in 1878 by William Cowper (1819-1893), the machine was able to reproduce a message written some distance away by a process of interrupted electrical currents. This principle extended to recreating a hand-written message as a pencil transposed the movements of the current
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14"x11" Photo Print
Transport yourself back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Prints featuring 'Cowper's Writing Telegraph' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image showcases the intriguing invention of William Cowper, created in 1878. The Writing Telegraph revolutionized communication, allowing messages to be sent and received over long distances through a process of interrupted electrical signals. Bring the history of telecommunications into your home or office with this striking, high-quality print, and add a touch of vintage charm to your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.6cm x 35.5cm (9.7" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing diagram illustrates the innovative invention of William Cowper's Writing Telegraph, created in 1878. Cowper, born in 1819, was a British inventor who revolutionized communication technology with this remarkable device. The Writing Telegraph was designed to reproduce a hand-written message at a distance, using a process of interrupted electrical currents. The machine functioned by having a pencil, which transposed the movements of the current, recreate the written message at the receiving end. This principle extended the telegraph's capabilities beyond simple Morse code and paved the way for more advanced methods of long-distance communication. Cowper's Writing Telegraph was an important historical development, predated only by the invention of the telegraph in 1837 by Samuel Morse. This diagram provides a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of this groundbreaking invention, which was patented by Cowper in 1879. The Writing Telegraph was not a commercial telegraph company, but rather a technological innovation that showcased the ingenuity and creativity of its inventor. Cowper's invention was a significant step forward in the history of telecommunications, and it laid the foundation for future advancements in long-distance communication technology. This image, from the extensive archive of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in the development of communication technology. The intricate details of the diagram reveal the intricacies of Cowper's invention and offer a glimpse into the mind of a visionary inventor who helped shape the world we live in today.
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