Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Marconi, photograph

unknown (Photographer)

Transmitting apparatus and morse inker used by Marconi for the Lavernock to Brean Down demonstration of wireless telegraphy for the first time across water in May 1897. Inspected by three Post Office officials (identified as being Mr G.N. Partridge, Superintending Engineer, Mr H.C. Price, Engineer, and Mr S.E. Hailes, Lineman). Mounted on discoloured cream card.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

85.64I

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Marconi, Guglielmo (Signor)
Association Type: Associated person
Date: 05/1897
Place: Lavernock

Creation/Production

Role: Photographer

Acquisition

collected officially

Measurements

mount (mm): 305
mount (mm): 255
mount (mm): 410
mount (mm): 375

Techniques

Sepia (monochrome photograph)
Photograph

Material

Paper
Card

Classification

communication
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