Sujet
Electric Telegraph for the Seat of War - the Waggon, 1854. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Electric Telegraph for the Seat of War - the Waggon, 1854. Crimean War. 'The Electric Telegraph Company have lately supplied Government with a very complete and portable set of Electric Telegraph apparatus, adapted for use in the field, to accompany the munitions sent out to the East...It consists of two waggons, each containing a complete set of instruments. batteries, and telegraph apparatus; and a sufficient supply of insulated wire, to establish, at a moment's notice, a telegraphic communication to a distance of ten or twelve miles either on land or under water...Each waggon is to be drawn by six horses, and to be accompanied by a staff of mounted officers and men; and Sappers and Miners have been educated for that duty...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854.
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Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
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HRM22B07_313
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24,7Mo (1,8Mo) / 31,4cm x 19,7cm / 3706 x 2329 (300dpi)