Device, Sound Signaling, Buzzer: Sir John A. Macdonald's Office
Entry/Object ID
O82
Description
One office buzzer that is housed in a mahogany case with a sculpted top, the separate piece of wood which is screwed on top contains two wooden buttons which push down. At the front of the base is a small hole where remnants of a wire can be seen, the bottom of the wooden case is covered in black felt fabric.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
"SECRETARY/MESSENGER".
Notes
The inscription is engraved on a metal band attached to the top of the wooden case above the two buttons.
Transcription
" 794".
Notes
The inscription is written in black ink on the right side of the wooden case.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Buzzer
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Device, Sound Signaling
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Sound Communication Devices
Nomenclature Class
Sound Communication T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication
Search Terms
COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, Science & Technology T&E