Framed Print : Bell / Tainter / Photophone
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Bell / Tainter / Photophone
Bell and Tainters photophone
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Bell Experiment Telephone Telephones
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Bell / Tainter / Photophone" print from Mary Evans Picture Library, now available as a framed masterpiece in the Media Storehouse collection. This striking image brings to life the ingenuity of the past, featuring the iconic duo, Alexander Graham Bell and Elisha Gray, with their groundbreaking invention, the Photophone. This vintage photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, is a testament to the pioneering spirit of innovation and discovery. Add this timeless piece to your collection and let the story of communication history unfold in your home or office. Experience the blend of history and art with our high-quality framed prints from Media Storehouse.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Bell and Tainter's Photophone Experiment (1880). This historic photograph captures Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Watson's colleague, Charles Tainter, during an experimental session with Bell's groundbreaking invention, the Photophone. Dated back to 1880, this image offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of telecommunications technology. Bell, a renowned Scottish-born scientist, inventor, and engineer, is best known for his invention of the telephone. However, his research extended beyond this iconic device, leading him to develop the Photophone, an early form of optical telecommunications technology. The Photophone was designed to transmit sound over a beam of light, allowing for long-distance, wireless communication. This technology predates the widespread use of electromagnetic telephony and is considered a precursor to both fiber optic communications and holography. In this photograph, Bell and Tainter are seen working together in a dimly lit room, with Bell holding a horn-shaped transmitter and Tainter focusing a telescope on a photovoltaic cell. Bell speaks into the transmitter, and the sound waves cause a diaphragm to vibrate, creating a varying light intensity that is then transmitted through the telescope and captured by the photovoltaic cell. Tainter, in turn, listens to the sound through a receiver, demonstrating the successful transmission of sound over light. This photograph is a testament to the innovative spirit and relentless pursuit of knowledge that characterized the late 19th century. It serves as a reminder of the significant role that Bell and his colleagues played in shaping the communications landscape and paving the way for future advancements in telephony and beyond.
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