Telegraph

Name/Title

Telegraph

Entry/Object ID

2021.5.29

Description

Telegraph key and sounder on a rectangular wooden base. The telegraph key (sender) consists of a metal rod with a round pad that hinged on a perpendicular metal rod. The sounder (receiver) consists of two metal cylinders with a metal rod between them. There are two metal posts at the center front of the base.

Context

Likely used in a train station in Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2021.5

Source or Donor

VHS Library

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Telegraph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Telecommunication Devices

Nomenclature Class

Telecommunication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Material

Metal, Wood