Highton's single needle telegraph, 1848.

Made:: 1848

Highton's single needle telegraph, 1848.
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Category:: Telecommunications

Object Number:: 1876-1282

type:: needles

credit:: H.M. Postmaster General

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Highton's single needle telegraph, 1848.

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