Model of an optical telegraph

anoniem, 1792 - 1795

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.

  • Artwork typedemonstration model, instruction model
  • Object numberNG-MC-810
  • Dimensionsheight 84 cm x width 31.5 cm x depth 25 cm, length 13.7 cm, length 15.3 cm
  • Physical characteristicshout, messing