Switchboard
Object detail
Accession number
2014.523
Description
Wooden telephone exchange/switchboard with shelf, designed to go on wall, on shelf are 7 switches and 6 jacks/plugs. The shelf is covered in a red covering that is buckling off the wood, above shelf on facing panel are numbered sockets/ 1-30, above these are numbered plates (1-30) black numbers on white and 1-7 black numbers on red) with metal hinged covers that clip shut, at top centre of unit is a switch. On top of unit is a round ringing mechanism that is missing its cover. Crank handle located on left hand side of unit. NOTE: Documents found with object: 'Ericsson 00No Switchboard Wiring Diagram' and File folder.
Credit Line
Switchboard, 2014.523. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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