Telephone

Object detail

Accession number

1978.2154

Description

Operator style telephone with a crank handle for dialling up. Black Bakelite. Handset attached to telephone body by plaited cord covered with fabric. Body has a raised circular dial. Underside of telephone has a hinged door and four rounded Bakelite feet.

Marks

F340 NZZ04A17

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Telephone, 1978.2154. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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