Morse Collection

Jaguar Mk 2 Inspector Morse TV series

Advertisement for Morses distemper with a decorator lying flat while painting the walls. Date: c.1924

The Walrus and the Carpenter, illustration from Through the Looking Glass
KW232586 The Walrus and the Carpenter, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) first published 1871 (litho) by Tenniel

V for Victory. US World War Two propaganda postcard
V for Victory. World War Two propaganda postcard: United We Stand - featuring a backdrop of stripes from the American flag. The card also features the morse codes symbols for the letter v. Date: 1941

The casino at Monte Carlo by C. Morse
The mecca of the Cote d Azur, artists impression of the famous Casino Terraces at Monte Carlo on the French Riviera. Hither come pleasure-seekers from all quarters of the globe to bask in

Carl Hagenbeck (1844-1913) in His Zoo, 1911 (oil on canvas)
XKH141007 Carl Hagenbeck (1844-1913) in His Zoo, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 200x271 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Heliograph used by British army in Africa
Heliograph used in the British army in Africa, probably during the Boer War (1899-1902). The heliograph is a wireless telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight (generally using Morse code)

US War effort postcard - 1941 - Keep em Flying
Keep em Flying Propaganda postcard from 1941 (after the USA had entered the War following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour), encouraging productivity to aid the War effort

Hand Grips Pliers Date: 1947

Canola crop Morse Saskatchewan, Canada

Diagram of the Teletype, both receiving and transmitting. They were the first method of communication which could send messages within minutes

Mister Morse Ridden By Carl Llewellyn Cheltenham Festival Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham 12 March 2002 Date: 12 March 2002

Walrus hunting - in "Le monde de la mer"by Alfred Fredol
LSE4082735 Walrus hunting - in " Le monde de la mer" by Alfred Fredol, Hachette, Paris, 1865 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, attacked by a walrus during
GIA4788382 Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), Norwegian explorer, attacked by a walrus during the expedition of the North Pole in 1896. Hes carrying the Schlitte on the kayak

View of the icy ocean, walrus fishing by the Greenlanders Painting by Francois Auguste
JLJ4684267 View of the icy ocean, walrus fishing by the Greenlanders Painting by Francois Auguste Biard (1799-1882) 1841 Sun

Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving)
979978 Page from The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Walrus, northern fur seal, and sea lion
Walrus, Odobenus rosmarus, northern fur seal, Callorhinus ursinus, and South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de

Music cover, Blue Bell, march song, words by Edward Madden, music by Theodore F Morse. Date: 1900s

Morse making his own Instrument (engraving)
2813751 Morse making his own Instrument (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morse making his own Instrument)

Music cover, Ten Little Recreation Songs and Pieces, by Stella Morse Livsey

Wireless signals from the Eiffel Tower giving Greenwich time
Greenwich time communicated via wireless to a London home by means of an installation on the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The time could be received by anyone with the requisite receiving mechanism within

Variety of Telegraph machinery including a Single needle telegraph of Cooke Date: circa 1850

Morse hears the wonderful news (litho)
1265912 Morse hears the wonderful news (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells Childrens Book of Knowledge volume IV circa 1950)

Samuel Finley Breese Morse at the Academy of Design in New York, 1841 (b / w photo)
STC355113 Samuel Finley Breese Morse at the Academy of Design in New York, 1841 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Morse (1791-1872)

Different types of seals (marbled seal on the left), walrus (top left
LSE4077461 Different types of seals (marbled seal on the left), walrus (top left) and sea lions - in " Natural history of mammals", ed

The Submarine in France, a Surprise Attack (engraving)
1629209 The Submarine in France, a Surprise Attack (engraving) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Submarine in France, a Surprise Attack)

The Great News (colour litho)
2777861 The Great News (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great News. At that time we were crowding, as usual)

Experiences of the French submarine Morse (colour litho)
2782225 Experiences of the French submarine Morse (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of the French submarine Morse)

Front view of a pectoral ornament of gold and jewels made for Pope Clement VII by Cellini
XCF5983 Front view of a pectoral ornament of gold and jewels made for Pope Clement VII by Cellini in c.1523-34, 1729 (w/c on paper) by Bertoli, F

Side view of a pectoral ornament of gold and jewels made for Pope Clement VII by Cellini
XCF276419 Side view of a pectoral ornament of gold and jewels made for Pope Clement VII by Cellini in c.1523-34 (detail from 18061) by Bertoli, F

Part of the crew of the ship La Germania, on the Clavering Islands
LSE4329807 Part of the crew of the ship La Germania, on the Clavering Islands, descended on the ice to hunt, were themselves hunted by walruses coming out of the water

View of the island of St. Paul in the sea of Kamchatka with sea lions
LSE4083967 View of the island of St. Paul in the sea of Kamchatka with sea lions. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the island of St)

Eskimos - fishing walrus - Eskimos - walrus fishing in 1888 - Engraving in "
XEE4157502 Eskimos - fishing walrus - Eskimos - walrus fishing in 1888 - - Engraving in " Journal des Voyages" 1888 by French School

Representation of a walrus, polar animal. Engraving from Atlas by Braun & Hogenberg
GIA4794006 Representation of a walrus, polar animal. Engraving from Atlas by Braun & Hogenberg, Amsterdam 1590 by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg

No 5 West Twenty-second Street, New York, where Morse lived for Many Years and died (engraving)
2813747 No 5 West Twenty-second Street, New York, where Morse lived for Many Years and died (engraving) by American School

Workers in Morse ship yard, front cover of the Morse Dry Dock Dial
615413 Workers in Morse ship yard, front cover of the Morse Dry Dock Dial, January 1918 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Victoria And Albert Museum: Morse or Clasp, silver-gilt and enamelled, German, 15th century (engraving)
6011310 Victoria And Albert Museum: Morse or Clasp, silver-gilt and enamelled, German, 15th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morse or Clasp)

Arctic ice ocean with two polar bears, walruses and birds (gulls, alkyons and fools)
LSE4112223 Arctic ice ocean with two polar bears, walruses and birds (gulls, alkyons and fools). Based on a watercolour by W. Kuhnert

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Electricity (engraving)
5207057 Electricity (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

A number of Ant-Aircraft gunners who helped in the defence of britain during the " Battle of Britain", now serving in Cyprus

Bathing at Long Branch "Oh, Ain t It Cold"(Every Saturday, Vol. III, New Serie
Bathing at Long Branch " Oh, Ain t It Cold" (Every Saturday, Vol. III, New Series), August 26, 1871

Rev. William Buell Sprague, 1834. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Rev. William Buell Sprague, 1834

The Wife, 1829. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
The Wife, 1829

Morse with Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, Italian, ca. 1300-1350

Morse with Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, Italian, mid-14th century

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"Morse: A Journey through Time and Mediums" Step into the world of Morse, where various mediums intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the iconic Jaguar Mk 2 in the Inspector Morse TV series to an intriguing advertisement for Morses distemper, each hint offers a glimpse into different aspects of this fascinating concept. Transporting us back to World War Two, we encounter a powerful propaganda postcard showcasing the V for Victory symbol, reminding us of the resilience and unity during those challenging times. The artistic prowess of Carl Hagenbeck is unveiled through his mesmerizing oil on canvas piece depicting him in His Zoo - a testament to his passion for wildlife. As we venture further, we find ourselves immersed in the glamourous atmosphere of Monte Carlo's casino captured by C. Morse's skilled brushstrokes. The whimsical illustration from Through the Looking Glass transports us into Lewis Carroll's enchanting Wonderland as we join The Walrus and the Carpenter on their peculiar journey. The ingenuity of communication methods becomes apparent with glimpses at historical devices like the heliograph used by British army personnel in Africa or diagrams illustrating teletype technology. These inventions revolutionized how messages were transmitted across vast distances, shaping our modern world. In times of adversity, such as showcased by an impactful US war effort postcard or even depicted in SOS Titanic film scenes portraying distress signals sent via morse code from RMS Titanic itself; it becomes evident that Morse has played a significant role throughout history. Finally, our journey concludes with snapshots from everyday life – Canola crop fields stretching across Morse Saskatchewan in Canada or vintage hand grips pliers dating back to 1947 remind us that even mundane objects can carry traces of this timeless medium. Morse transcends time and boundaries; its influence reaches far beyond mere dots and dashes. It connects artistry with technology while weaving tales that resonate throughout history. Join us on this extraordinary voyage as we unravel the captivating world of Morse.