The Morse Code, Study for "Electricity as Applied to Commerce," Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IL
| Title | The Morse Code, Study for "Electricity as Applied to Commerce," Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IL |
|---|---|
| Artist | J. Carroll Beckwith, American, 1852–1917 |
| Date | 1891–92 19th century |
| Medium | Black chalk and graphite on off-white paper |
| Classification | figures |
| Origin | USA USA |
| Holding institution | Smithsonian Open Access |
| Credit line | Gift of J.Carroll Beckwith |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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