circa 1870
Sartan, John, fl. 1870
Engraving
Title: Prof. Samuel F. B. Morse. Inventor of the Magnetic Telegraph
Half-length engraving of Morse with his telegraph machine. Marked as after a photo from life.
GLC06329.02
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