Model of an optical telegraph
Optical telegraphs were used to transmit messages. Different positions of the arms communicated words or letters. Chappe’s design for this type of telegraph was used in France from 1792 until the introduction of the electric telegraph (1844). Between 1810 and 1813 there was an optical telegraph connection between Amsterdam and Paris, which replaced the earlier Batavian coastal telegraphs.
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Model of an optical telegraph
Optical telegraphs were used to transmit messages. Different positions of the arms communicated words or letters. Chappe’s design for this type of telegraph was used in France from 1792 until the introduction of the electric telegraph (1844). Between 1810 and 1813 there was an optical telegraph connection between Amsterdam and Paris, which replaced the earlier Batavian coastal telegraphs.
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Optical telegraphs were used t ...... r Batavian coastal telegraphs.
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Optische telegrafen werden geb ...... rdere Bataafse kusttelegrafen.
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Rijksmuseum
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Model of an optical telegraph
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Model van een optische telegraaf
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created
1792 - 1795
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1792 - 1795
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extent
breedte 31,5 cm
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depth 25 cm
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diepte 25 cm
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height 84 cm
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hoogte 84 cm
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radius of main arm length 15.3 cm
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radius of wings length 13.7 cm
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straal hoofdarm lengte 15,3 cm
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straal wieken lengte 13,7 cm
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width 31.5 cm
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Collectie: Marinemodellenkamer
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Collection: Navy Model Room
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provenance
...; collection Jochem Pieters ...... ransferred to the museum, 1883
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fourth quarter 18th century
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vierde kwart 18e eeuw
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