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Marconi, photograph
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
Creation/Production
unknown
Acquisition
Collected officially
Measurements
mount
(mm): 305
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mount
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Techniques
sepia (monochrome photograph)
photograph
Material
paper
card
Location
In store
Classification
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