Military field phone

Object detail

Accession number

F2300.1.2004

Maker

United States Army Air Corps

Production period

1930s
1940s

Description

Brown, upright case with leather flap lid with dome buckle and leather shoulder strap. Inside is a black, bakelite box with slot for 2 batteries. On other side is a spring-loaded handle for generating power - can be done through a hole in the leather. On top are electrical connections with rubber-coated wires and red and black plastic wires with clips. Phone receiver fits alongside. Talking receiver fallen off, inside separate bag. Circuit diagram sticker on side.

Marks

SIGNAL CORPS U.S.ARMY / TELEPHONE EE-8-A Impressed
AJS Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Leather
Organic/Vegetal/Plant Extract/Latex/Rubber
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

United States Army Air Corps. Military field phone, F2300.1.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Storage basket Helmet Luggage and bags Natural material Bag Wood Basket Shoulder bag Wicker Metal

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