Morse code ink writer made by Elliott Brothers Ltd
Object No. B1618
Morse code ink writer, model no. 190, wood / metal / brass / textile, made by Elliott Bros Ltd, London, England, 1870
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Summary
Physical Description
Morse code ink writer, electrical, wood/metal/brass, Elliott Bros. Ltd, London, 1870 Wood and brass rectangular base with two drawers to front. At center top is a circular glass insert allowing visual access to the mechanics housed in the base. Bakelite switch located just below a metal cylindrical drum (this is on a simple frame stand). Three separate electrical adapters/wires are protruding from the machine. One has four prongs, the other two have raw electrical wire ends. At the front of the machine, above the drawers is a copper mechanism with various knobs to the front, this is attached to the metal drum by a small spring.
DIMENSIONS
Height
400 mm
Width
310 mm
Depth
375 mm
HISTORY
Notes
Interstate telegraph communication was first established between Melbourne and Adelaide July, 1858, Perth and Adelaide 1877, Port Augusta and Port Darwin 1872
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of White, S D, 1966
Acquisition Date
17 February 1966
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