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Painting of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Augustus Watson in a laboratory
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Description
Photograph of a painting of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Augustus Watson in a laboratory. Bell holds up his invention for Watson to see. A workbench behind them is covered with tools and books. A city skyline is visible through a gothic style window. Text on recto reads "D-211". Stamp on verso reads "Return To: Frank H. Lovett".
Original Caption: "1875 artist sketch of Bell + Watson experimenting earliest tel. made in Bell's workshop at 109 Court St Boston".
Original Caption: "Circuits for Victory, Page 9".