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One model of Chappe semaphore tower

One model of Chappe semaphore tower. 3/4 view. Black background Model of Chappe semaphore tower. Top view
One model of Chappe semaphore tower. 3/4 view. Black background Model of Chappe semaphore tower. Top view

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One model of Chappe semaphore tower. 3/4 view. Black background
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of Chappe semaphore tower. Top view
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

One model of Chappe semaphore tower. (Background scene purchased from E.M Dinkel for £5 in 1934).

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1933-648
type:
model

Parts

Background scene for model of Chappe semaphore tower

Background scene for model of Chappe semaphore tower

Object Number:
1933-648/2
type:
diorama

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