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Photographic Print : Morse telegraph operating room, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1859
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Morse telegraph operating room, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1859
Morse telegraph operating room, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1859. From The Telegraph Manual, by TP Shaffner. (New York 1859). Credit Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC
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Cincinnati Communication Desk Desk Job Innovation Message Morse Ohio Operator Oxford Science Archive Samuel Finley Breese Samuel Finley Breese Morse Samuel Morse Telecommunication Telecommunications Telegraph Telegraphy Metaphor
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the Morse telegraph operating room in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, from 1859. This historic image, captured by Samuel Finley Breese Morse, TP Shaffner, and Unknown, is taken from The Telegraph Manual by TP Shaffner (New York, 1859). Own a piece of history as you display this authentic and intriguing piece of early communication technology in your home or office. Credit: Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17cm (11" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the year 1859, inside the Morse telegraph operating room in Cincinnati, Ohio. The image showcases a significant moment in American history, where innovation and technology were transforming communication as we knew it. The room is filled with workers diligently seated at their desks, fully immersed in their desk jobs as they operate the telegraph machines. Each worker plays a crucial role in transmitting messages across vast distances using Morse code. This scene represents not only a profession but also an entire century's worth of progress. The atmosphere exudes an air of concentration and dedication as these operators masterfully decode and encode messages that bridge gaps between people and places. It serves as a metaphor for how communication has always been vital to society's growth and development. The furniture and interior design reflect the era's aesthetics, transporting us back to this pivotal time period. Through this photograph, we gain insight into both the technological advancements of the 19th century and the hardworking individuals who made it all possible. Credit must be given to Samuel Finley Breese Morse for his groundbreaking invention of the telegraph system, which revolutionized long-distance communication forever. TP Shaffner captured this historic moment through his lens while Unknown played a part in preserving this invaluable piece of American heritage. As we admire this print from Heritage Images courtesy of Smithsonian Institution Washington DC, let us appreciate how far we have come since those early days when wires connected our world together.
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