Morse-Vail Telegraph Key

Description

Smithsonian source data can be found [here](https://ids.si.edu/ids/media_view?id=3d_package:ed99f44d-3c60-4111-b666-e2908e1b64ef) This media file is in the public domain (free of copyright restrictions). You can copy, modify, and distribute this work without contacting the Smithsonian. For more information and to review the 3D disclaimer, visit the Smithsonian’s [Terms of Use](https://www.si.edu/Termsofuse) page. Morse-Vail Telegraph Key Maker: Vail, Alfred, Morse, Samuel Finley Breese Physical Description: wood (overall material), brass (overall material) Measurements: overall: 3 in x 2 in x 6 3/4 in; 7.62 cm x 5.08 cm x 17.145 cm Object Name: telegraph transmitter, telegraph key Place Made: United States: New Jersey, Morristown Used: United States: Maryland, Baltimore, United States: District of Columbia, Washington Date Made: 1844 Used Date: 1844 Credit Line: from Western Union Telegraph Co. Accession Number: 31652 EDAN-URL: edanmdm:nmah_1096762