Name/Title
Telegraph KeyEntry/Object ID
2008.039.002 a-cDescription
Telegraph key c) and accessories a), b). Similar in size and construction, a) and b) each have a brass base and housing. Each has two black metal cylinders connected with a black metal plate, across a metal arm and two brass screws in similar placements. Part a) is open on one end and its metal arm moves up and down.
Part a)'s metal arm is stamped "WESTERN ELECTRIC/MADE IN U.S.A." [It is likely that Part a) was also screwed to a wooden base, similar to Part b). Part b)'s metal arm is similarly stamped. Its end is closed and held in place by an additional brass screw. It is screwed onto a black wood base which is stamped: "SOUNDER 3C 140 OHMS".
Part c) is a telegraph key, oval brass base and framework, with Bakelite [?] key pad and screw head. Brass base stamped: "WESTERN ELECTRIC [and maybe more information]" and one end of oval base stamped: "TELEGRAPH KEY/AT&T CO.". Screwed to black-painted wooden base stamped: "SOUNDER 3C 140 OHMS"Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Wallace, SusanNotes
Accession Date: 28-Nov-08
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
KeyNomenclature Primary Object Term
Device, SecurityNomenclature Sub-Class
Protective DevicesNomenclature Class
Regulative & Protective T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyCreated By
Jones, IsabelCreate Date
April 18, 2009Update Date
November 28, 2023