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Telegraph Recording Receiver, Used by the Chicago Fire Department, circa 1890

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THF158015 / Telegraph Recording Receiver, Used by the Chicago Fire Department, circa 1890
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Sound receiver

Date Made

circa 1890

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

61.126.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Iron alloy
Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 13 in

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