Type print telegraph, also known as a pointer telegraph or formerly a print telegraph, from the 19th century. The distinctive, vertical wheel in the center is marked with the alphabet and numbers at the edge. As a result of electrical impulses from the telegraph line, the wheel rotated synchronously with the transmitter. As soon as the wheel stopped in the right position, a mechanical stamp pressed the paper strip against the inked letter, illustration, reproduction from a 19th century template. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, historical, nostalgically colored
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Type print telegraph, also known as a pointer telegraph or formerly a print telegraph, from the 19th century. The distinctive, vertical wheel in the center is marked with the alphabet and numbers at the edge. As a result of electrical impulses from the telegraph line, the wheel rotated synchronously with the transmitter. As soon as the wheel stopped in the right position, a mechanical stamp pressed the paper strip against the inked letter, illustration, reproduction from a 19th century template. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of original unknown, historical, nostalgically colored

Date

Jun 19, 2026

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Photo12/ImageBROKER/Sunny Celeste

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BRK26J40_496

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No

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Royalty free

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96.9Mb (32.3Mb) / 22.3in x 16.9in / 6690 x 5062 (300dpi)

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