Telegraph Sounder, Made by George M. Phelps, 1860-1865
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Telegraph Sounder
Date Made
1860-1865
Creators
Western Union Telegraph Company
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Made by George M. Phelps for Western Union in New York, New York.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Smith's Creek Depot
Object ID
29.3092.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Composition (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Copper (Metal)
Walnut (Wood)
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 5 in
Inscriptions
W.U. TEL. CO. 4443 G.M. PHELPS MAKER
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