Telephone Exchange

Object detail

Accession number

2008.32

Production period

1900s

Description

A ten line telephone exchange system, with two telephones and a bell.
The system has been modified to run off modern electrical systems, but the original wiring is still in place.
It is currently mounted on a backboard, with two shelves for the telephones, ready to display.

Marks

Maungatoroto / No 57-J Hand-written
TO CALL - TURN HANDLE & LIFT HANDSET / WHEN FINISHED REPLACE HANDSET & TURN HANDLE Typed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Textile

Credit Line

Telephone Exchange, 2008.32. 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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Gadget Audio equipment Gas Cable Corded phone Electronic device Technology Wire Electrical wiring Electronic instrument

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