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Telegraph Register

Telegraph Register

The Smithsonian catalogs Telegraph Register as telegraph receiver in its Communication, telegraph records.

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This “Aero-Morse” telegraph register is built into an enclosed wooden case, possibly for use in early aircraft. Telegraph devices in the early era of aviation were often enclosed in order to prevent sparks from igniting gas vapors.

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The Smithsonian lists the object under Communication, telegraph.

This “Aero-Morse” telegraph register is built into an enclosed wooden case, possibly for use in early aircraft. Telegraph devices in the early era of aviation were often enclosed in order to prevent sparks from igniting gas vapors.

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Smithsonian InstitutionTelegraph Register

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