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Telephone, Desk
Telephone, Desk
Telephone, Desk

Telephone, Desk

Object number1987.031.01
Dateca 1915-1925
MediumMetal, Plastic
DimensionsOverall: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    Descriptiona - Black metal with black celluloid or bakelite earpiece/mouthpiece. Rotary dial with 10 finger holes, one through zero. In black on a white base. Four wires - one red, one black, two green - encased in a brown cord connected to earpiece. "Please answer promptly" in white on top on dial. "Pat. in USA/Jan. 26 15; Jan. 1 18; May 7 18; Sept. 21 20" seen on front of phone base - bottom covered in felt.

    b - Black plastic with two brass screws on front. Hole on right side for cord connection - black metal back. "Western Electric Made in USA."
    Status
    Not on view
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