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Catalog Number |
L2003.8.23 |
Object Name |
Telegraph |
Description |
Telegraph key set. Handwritten note included: "Given in memory of Byron L. McMillan These telegraph "keys" and "sounders" are typical equipment of the early 1900's. A telegraph operator would buy his own key and take from job to job, whenever a change of location was required. His key had a special "feel" to him that just any other key wouldn't have. A key could last a telegraph operator his entire working life if properly cared for! The un-mounted key is a "Western Union Telegraph Company" key. It could have served 50 - 60 years before being retired. It has been factory laquered [sic] to prevent tarnishing. The big key and sounder has connection diagram on the bottom of the unit. A standard pair of "D" cell batteries could be used to make this unit work. I tested it and it still works after 80 - 90 years of use. Yours, Charles McMillan 703-753-9030 P.O. Box 700 Nokesville, VA. 20182-0700" |
Material |
Metal/Wood |
Dimensions |
H-3 W-4.875 L-7.19 inches |
Collection |
Warrenton Branch |
Search Terms |
Railroads |
Subjects |
Railroads |
Lexicon category |
6: T&E For Communication |
Lexicon sub-category |
Written Communication T&E |