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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
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Marconi, Guglielmo (Signor)
Association Type: associated person
Date: 05/1897
Creation/Production
unknown
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
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