Original Morse tapes and original paper the tapes were wrapped in

Made:: 1865 in England

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Original Morse tapes and original paper the tapes were wrapped in, unknown maker, British, 1840-1865

Morse tapes sent to the 'Great Eastern', 1865.

1865

Original paper the Morse tapes were wrapped in

1840-1865

Details

Category:: Telecommunications

Object Number:: 1970-460

Materials:: cardboard, paper (fibre product) and perspex

Measurements:: average for each (wound): 10 mm 60 mm,

type:: telegraph

credit:: Donated by R.C.H. Connolly.

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