Baird demonstrating his television, 1920s
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Baird demonstrating his television, 1920s
Baird demonstrating his television. Coloured photograph of the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946) operating one of his early television systems. Bairds original demonstration was to the Royal Institution in 1926. The system required strong lights (as seen here), and so ventriloquist dummies were used in demonstrations and early broadcasts, instead of real people. Original photograph published in Television (Dinsdale, 1928)
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1900s 1926 1928 Demonstrating Demonstration Dummies Early Engineer Experiment Heads Inventor John Logie Baird Light Lights Machine Mannequin Operating Portraits Scottish Surname B Television Thirties Transmission Transmitter Transmitting Dinsdale Mannequins Recording Studio
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures Scottish engineer John Logie Baird in the 1920s, demonstrating his early television system. As one of the pioneers of television technology, Baird showcased his invention to the Royal Institution in 1926. In this colored photograph, we witness him operating his revolutionary system under strong lights, a requirement for its functionality at that time. Interestingly, due to the limitations of early broadcasts and demonstrations, ventriloquist dummies were employed instead of real people. These mannequins served as substitutes for human subjects during Baird's presentations. The use of these dummies highlights both the ingenuity and challenges faced by Baird during this groundbreaking period in television history. Published originally in Television (Dinsdale, 1928), this image offers a glimpse into an era where technological advancements were transforming communication and entertainment mediums. It showcases not only Baird's remarkable engineering skills but also sheds light on the evolution of broadcasting techniques. John Logie Baird's contributions to television transmission paved the way for future developments that would shape our modern world. This photograph serves as a testament to his pioneering spirit and enduring legacy within British scientific history. Captured by Science Photo Library, this historical artifact allows us to appreciate how far we have come since those early days while acknowledging those who laid the foundation for today's advanced telecommunication systems.
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