Dictagram

Object detail

Accession number

F1292.2004

Maker

Dictograph Telephones Limited

Production period

1920s

Description

Dicatagram, model appears to be a 'DD' master station. Brown face panel with 20 switches, hole on right side, earpiece on left. OFF switch in centre. On back of panel, wires connecting switches. Contains black horn like piece connecting hole and earpiece on front. Missing lid.

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

Dictograph Telephones Limited. Dictagram, F1292.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Recorder, Audio Machine, Dictating Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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Thank you for your comment and this information.

- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted one year ago.

Model appears to be a 'DD' master station manufactured in the UK in the 1920's

- Mike Williams posted one year ago.

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