The Morse Code, Study for "Electricity as Applied to Commerce," Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IL
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The Morse Code, Study for "Electricity as Applied to Commerce," Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IL

TitleThe Morse Code, Study for "Electricity as Applied to Commerce," Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IL
ArtistJ. Carroll Beckwith, American, 1852–1917
Date1891–92 19th century
MediumBlack chalk and graphite on off-white paper
Classificationfigures
OriginUSA USA
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of J.Carroll Beckwith
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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