Title
Aerial Telegraph
Caption
Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore). Artist's impression of Claude Chappe (1763-1895), French engineer and inventor, demonstrating his telegraph system. Widely used, particularly in France and her colonies, until about 1850. From 'Le Petit Journal', Paris, 1901
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_402
License type
Rights managed
Available size
39,8Mb (5,2Mb) / 10,3in x 15,0in / 3089 x 4500 (300dpi)