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Key, Telegraph

Object number2007.56.40 a-d

Manufacturer J.H. Bunnel & Company

OriginNY

MediumVarious metals; cotton

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionTelegraph key. Ceramic, black, with metal parts and screws. Spring unattached to button. Gold metallic paint decorations. Telegraph key includes two black magnetic coils mounted on black-painted wood with two screws; brass wire extending from bases to outside. White cotton string wrapped around wire for insulation. Also includes brass clamp that is attached to base of telegraph key. New (contemporary) wooden base.Dimensions(a) Height: 2.25 ; Width: 2.75 ; Length: 3
(b) H: 2.25 ; W: 1 ; L: 2.375
(c) H: 3.25 ; W: .5 ; L: 1.875
MarksMaker text “J.H BUNNELL & CO. / NEW YORK, U.S.A.”
Historical NotesDonor: Olivia Klingelhofer Sounder created by: J.H. Bunnel & Co., New York. Found in collection.

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