Telegraph Key, 1910-1920
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Artifact Overview
John Hays Hammond, Jr., was largely responsible for launching the field of radio control. In 1926, he built a medieval-inspired castle in Gloucester, Massachusetts. This site served as his home and research laboratory. With over 400 patents to his name, Hammond developed ideas for radio control, autopilot function, and targeted missile detonation. This device was used in Hammond's laboratory.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Telegraph key
Date Made
1910-1920
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.436.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Hard Rubber
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Width: 2.375 in
Length: 6 in
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