An "Electro-Bug" manufactured by the Electro Manufacturing Company of San Francisco, CA. It has a solid steel base with nickel-plated steel component parts. The attached electrical contact was manufactured by the Vibroplex Company, Inc., and may not be an original component. Much of the green insulation on the electrical contact cord is missing or frayed.
Collection
Permanent Collection
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Key, Telegraph
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Telegraph
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Telecommunication Devices
Nomenclature Class
Telecommunication T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
Parts
Count
1
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Vaughan, John S.
Related Entries
Notes
2005.8.2
Provenance
Notes
This telegraph key belonged to Broomfield Depot Agent John S. Vaughan.
2005: Donated by his daughter, Maxine Anderson.