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Submarine telegraph multiplex distributor arm

Submarine telegraph multiplex distributor arm

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Multiplex Arm
submarine telegraph component
Other Terms
Multiplex Arm; Telegraphy; Transmitter
Measurements
overall: 6 in x 4 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 10.4775 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
EM.329885
catalog number
329885
accession number
283729
Credit Line
from Western Union International
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