Morse-type tape perforator
notes: label: Description (Brief)
content: A paper tape perforator for automatic Morse code transmission. Three punch keys set side by side on a brass base with a tape roller mechanism. Each key is connected to a metal punch that perforates the paper tape as it passes through the mechanism. Unit mounted on a wooden base. Stamped on top: "KCL" and chalked "38". Stenciled on bottom: "KCL 7 / WB A", written: "2991", inked on paper label: "No. 7a Original Punch".
label: Location
content: Currently not on view
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content: Work and Industry: Electricity
creditLine: label: Credit Line
content: from University of London King's College, Department of Physics
dataSource: label: Data Source
content: National Museum of American History
identifier: label: ID Number
content: 1990.0539.09
label: catalog number
content: 1990.0539.09
label: accession number
content: 1990.0539
objectType: label: Object Name
content: Perforator
label: Object Name
content: telegraph perforator
label: Other Terms
content: Perforator; Telegraphy
physicalDescription: label: Physical Description
content: wood (overall material)
label: Physical Description
content: metal (overall material)
label: Physical Description
content: bone or ivory (overall material)
label: Measurements
content: overall: 12 in x 14 in x 23 in; 30.48 cm x 35.56 cm x 58.42 cm