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Telegraph Tape Perforator - Kleinschmidt, circa 1940s
Reg. No: ST 029199
- Summary:
- Device used to punch holes in paper tape as part of an electric telegraph system. Characters typed on the keyboard were converted according to a defined code into a pattern of perforations in the paper tape. The punched tape was fed through a transmitter which converted the pattern of holes into pulses of electrical current for transmission over the telegraph line to the receiving station.
- Description:
- Metal frame, painted black, supporting tape perforating mechanism at rear of object. Alphabetic and numeric keyboard at front of object. Connecting cable attached to rear of frame.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mrs F. Jeffery, 1976
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 240 mm (Height), 300 mm (Width), 440 mm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | telegraphy |
| Themes this item is part of: | Telegraphy Collection, Information & Communication Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COMMUNICATIONS |
| Secondary Classification: | Telegraphy |
| Tertiary Classification: | transceivers |
| Inscriptions: | Plate on top of frame embossed: "KLEINSCHMIDT PERFORATOR PATENTED - PAT'S PD'G CREED & CO. LTD. LONDON SOLE AGENTS SERIAL NO. 1244 VOLTS 110-120" Printed in white on top of frame: "P.M.G" over arrow. |
| Manufacturer: | Creed & Co, London, England, Great Britain |
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