1925 Print Porter Copper Wire Ankle Telegraph Tanganyika Africa XGB6 IEC2 Basilica di San Pietro in

Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano) Photograph by Kurt Hielscher

the Royal College of Art in London

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hygrometer

and Plaster Carving Tools from the Hammacher

1925 Print Porter Copper Wire Ankle Telegraph Tanganyika Africa XGB6 IEC2 Basilica di San Pietro inThis is an original 1925 halftone print portrait of an African porter. The caption writes, "The length of copper wire around his ankle explains why the telegraph service in Tanganyika is always breaking down."CONDITION This 86+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: