Telegraph Key Morse Code Key

Object/Artifact

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Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Telegraph Key Morse Code Key

Entry/Object ID

1002.3.1033

Description

Morse Code Key, Telegraph Key

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Vibroplex Co.

Notes

possible date made: 1940s where made: New York, NY model name: Champion serial number: 148637

Color

Black Silver

General Notes

Note

Morse Code speed key, also known as a Bug . Pressed sideways one way produces a string of dots , the other way for dashes. Originally made in 1904, still made and sold today.