Model of a Batavian Coastal Telegraph, anonymous, c. 1798 - c. 1800 demonstration model Model of an optical telegraph. It consists of a studited mast with a ra and a flag sting. One of the four braces is provided with sports to climb the mast. With hoists on the RA, two cavities or wings are moved halfway through the mast with textile, and two balls at the ends of the RA are hoisted up and down. Netherlands wood (plant material). brass (alloy). textile materials. rope

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