Title
Aerial Telegraph
Caption
Aerial Telegraph (Semaphore). Artist's impression of Claude Chappe's (1763-1895), French engineer and inventor, telegraph system in use. Widely used, particularly in France and her colonies, until about 1850. Liebig trade card issued c1900. Chromolithograph
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_403
License type
Rights managed
Available size
39,3Mb (4,2Mb) / 15,0in x 10,2in / 4500 x 3050 (300dpi)