Morse embosser

Morse embosser, 1853 Morse embosser, 1853 Morse embosser, 1853 Morse embosser, 1853

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Morse embosser, 1853
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Morse embosser, 1853
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Morse embosser, 1853
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Morse embosser, 1853
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Morse embosser, 1853, used by the Electric Telegraph Company

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1876-1290
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron, copper (metal), mahogany (wood) and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall (without winding key): 205 mm x 310 mm x 170 mm,
overall (key in place): 205 mm x 310 mm x 235 mm, 5kg Est.
type:
morse code embossing machine
credit:
HM Postmaster General

Parts

Morse embosser

Morse embosser

Morse embosser, 1853, used by the Electric Telegraph Company.

Object Number:
1876-1290/1
type:
morse code embossing machine
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Winding key from morse embosser

Winding key from morse embosser

Winding key from morse embosser, 1853, used by the Electric Telegraph Company.

Object Number:
1876-1290/2
type:
winding key
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum