Telephone

Object detail

Accession number

2002.23.2

Maker

Manual Telephone Manufacturing Company

Description

Rectangular wooden telephone unit designed to be wall-mounted. Has two semi-spherical metal bells on front surface, and a hole underneath with a metal screw thread inside. Black bakelite conical mouthpiece screws into this hole. On left-hand side is metal receiver attached to wooden unit via brown plaited cord. Metal receiver stand sits on left-hand side. The right hand side of the unit has a metal crank with a black bakelite handle. Front surface of unit is hinged, and opens to reveal enclosed 3-bar generator.

Marks

1514 / SS / New York - Chicago Engraved

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Manual Telephone Manufacturing Company. Telephone, 2002.23.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Telephone Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Production place

Boston Massachusetts United States of America North America Americas New York

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Wood Natural material Household hardware Rectangle Wood stain Gas Drawer Hardwood Cabinetry Plywood

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