Morse Code Telegraph Key

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Morse Code Telegraph Key

Entry/Object ID

NU 2022.154

Description

A machine, with a rectangular metal base that has been painted red. Attached to the base are a variety of metal screws and knobs, with a small wheel hanging from a piece of metal supported by two metal posts towards the left side of the base. Towards the right side of the base is a black, plastic knob attached to a long strip of metal that runs through and attaches to many of the other knobs, and terminates by resting at the wheel.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Towards the end of the metal arm, near the wheel

Transcription

1234567890

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Key, Telegraph

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Telegraph

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Morse Code Instruction

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Telecommunication Devices

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Telecommunication Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Telecommunication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Temporary Number

Other Number

NN 2018.81

Dimensions

Height

3-3/8 in

Width

8 in

Length

3-1/2 in

Material

Metal, Plastic

Condition

Overall Condition

Good