A roll of telegraph paper mounted on a circular wooden spindle, housed inside a round metal tin. The spindle features two circular holes and a narrow slit, designed to secure the end of the paper roll and allow smooth unwinding during operation. The paper is thin and light brown in color, consistent with the type used in telegraph recording devices or Morse printers.
The canister’s design would have protected the paper from dust and moisture while allowing easy installation within the telegraph apparatus.