Telephone [Manual]
Object detail
Accession number
2019.108.6
Description
Manual dial table mount telephone. Telephone casing is made of black bakelite. Dial consists of a single crank. The telephone body is approximately rectangular with an angled front and receiver crade on top. The receiver connects to the rear of the body via a black plastic insulated cable. Also extending from the rear of the body is braided textile insulated cable which connects to a small rectangular black bakelite connection box. Protruding from the connector box are four disconnected wires (red/white/black/green). The unit rests on four small circular rubber feet.
Marks
TO CALL:- TURN HANDLE & LIFT HANDSET. / WHEN FINISHED REPLACE HANDSET & TURN HANDLE. Printed
164 53 Embossed
N2120R1 Ink Stamp
2523/A / 1 Embossed
C / C / BA2 Embossed
BT No 20/4 Embossed
C50 Embossed
164 53 Embossed
N2120R1 Ink Stamp
2523/A / 1 Embossed
C / C / BA2 Embossed
BT No 20/4 Embossed
C50 Embossed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Telephone [Manual], 2019.108.6. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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