Telegraph Sounder, Made by George M. Phelps, 1860-1865

THF306933 / Telegraph Sounder, Made by George M. Phelps, 1860-1865
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telegraph Sounder

Date Made

1860-1865

Creator Notes

Made by George M. Phelps for Western Union in New York, New York.

Location

at Greenfield Village in Smith's Creek Depot

Object ID

29.3092.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Composition (Material)
Steel (Alloy)
Copper (Metal)
Walnut (Wood)

Color

Brown
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 5 in

Inscriptions

W.U. TEL. CO. 4443 G.M. PHELPS MAKER