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Printer and Base Plate - Telegraph Multiplex System, Murray, 1920s Object Reg. No: ST 029360 1

Summary:
Printer and base plate, part of the MurrayTelegraph Multiplex System.

Printer roller carries blank telegram form.
Description:
Printer mounted on baseboard with multiple wire connections between printer and terminal box on baseboard. Metal frame of printer fitted with electric motor at on end. Sliding carriage on top of printer carries roller holding blank telegram form.
Discipline: Technology
Dimensions: 330 mm (Height), 450 mm (Width), 650 mm (Length)

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Tagged with: telegraphy
Themes this item is part of: Telegraphy Collection, Information & Communication Collection
Primary Classification: COMMUNICATIONS
Secondary Classification: Telegraphy
Tertiary Classification: input/output
Inscriptions: Brass plate on top of printer frame engraved:
"55"

Painted in white on top of electric motor:
"29"

Maker's plate on electric motor engraved:
"D.C. Motor
Model 26711
General Electric Co."
plus motor technical details.

Telegram printed:
"COMMOMWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA
POST MASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT
TELEGRAM"
plus administrative details.

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priyanka Posted on 25 Jul 2012 9:01 PM
beutiful product

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