Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Marconi, photograph

Photograph of the transmitting apparatus and Morse Inker used for the Lavernock-Break Down demonstration of wireless telegraphy for the first time across water in May 1897, being inspected by three Post Office Officials associated with the occasion. Typed caption on reverse identifies the men as being, from left to right, Mr G.N. Partridge, Superintending Engineer, Mr H.C. Price, Engineer, and Mr S.E. Hailes, Lineman. Photographers stamp on reverse.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

34.219/32

Creation/Production

unknown
Date: 1897

Acquisition

Donation, 20/4/1934

Measurements

Length (mm): 155
Width (mm): 205

Techniques

black and white (monochrome photograph)
photograph

Material

paper

Location

In store

Classification

communication
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