Photographic Print : Bell / Tainter / Photophone
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Bell / Tainter / Photophone
Bell and Tainters photophone
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Bell Experiment Telephone Telephones
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Bell / Tainter / Photophone" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the innovative Bell and Tainter photophone. A precursor to modern telecommunications, this device combined elements of photography and telegraphy, allowing images to be transmitted over long distances. Add this unique piece to your decor and transport yourself back in time, as you ponder the marvels of communication technology's early days. Embrace the charm of history with this stunning addition to your home or office.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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