Electric switch
Maker and role
Western Electric Company, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
1978.2027
Maker
Description
Electric switch, possibly telegraph switch. Plastic insulation base with metal casing on the top. One metal lever with insulated plastic knob. Two metal knobs at opposite end to lever.
Marks
Signal Corps U.S. ARMY./ Flameproof Key J 5 A/ Order No. 68 - WF -42/ made by/ Western Electric Co. Inc./ Kearny. N.J Embossed
Signal Corps U.S. ARMY./ Flameproof Key J 5 A/ Order No. 68 - WF -42/ made by/ Western Electric Co. Inc./ Kearny. N.J Embossed
Signal Corps U.S. ARMY./ Flameproof Key J 5 A/ Order No. 68 - WF -42/ made by/ Western Electric Co. Inc./ Kearny. N.J Embossed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Western Electric Company. Electric switch, 1978.2027. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
This is a morse key. I'll try to find out which set it was made for.
- Steve Miller posted 4 years ago.