Blotter with Western Telegraph Company markings, 1900-1960
- Made:
- 1900-1960 in unknown place
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Blotter with Western Telegraph Company markings, 'via Eastern Madeira', made by the Western Telegraph Company, 1900-1960.
This is an example of promotional material produced by telegraph companies. This blotter shows the telegraph routes of the Western Telegraph Company to South America via Eastern Madeira. It claims to be the 'only direct route to South America'.
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 2004-161
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 50 mm x 135 mm x 80 mm, .11kg
- credit:
- Donated by BT Heritage and Archives
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