Vintage scene illustrates some of the extraordinary inventions that revolutionized nineteenth century America. At center, a man sends a message via telegraph. In the background at right are a steam locomotive and steamship. In the background at left a boy uses printer's tools and two men stand at a printing press.
Illustrations
Telegram Telegraph Message stock illustrations
Browse 80+ telegram telegraph message stock illustrations and vector graphics available royalty-free, or start a new search to explore more great stock images and vector art.
Most popular
The printing telegraph was invented by Royal Earl House in 1846. House's equipment could transmit around 40 instantly readable words per minute, but was difficult to manufacture in bulk. The printer could copy and print out up to 2,000 words per hour. This invention was first put in operation and exhibited at the Mechanics Institute in New York in 1844. Original edition from my own archives Source : Brockhaus 1898
Next