"Chestphone" Design Line Telephone, 1974
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In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Chestphone could be hidden from view by closing its box lid. Advertised as a perfect fit for dens, it was available in simulated walnut, leatherette, or an abstract "optique" pattern.
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Chestphone could be hidden from view by closing its box lid. Advertised as a perfect fit for dens, it was available in simulated walnut, leatherette, or an abstract "optique" pattern.
Artifact
Telephone
Date Made
1974
Creators
American Telecommunications Corporation
Place of Creation
United States, California, El Monte
Creator Notes
Designed by Henry Dreyfus Associates with housing by the American Telecommunications Corporation of El Monte, California; transmission and signaling components by Western Electric Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
97.50.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ameritech Corporate Archives.
Material
Plastic
Felt (Textile)
Color
Beige (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 10.313 in
Depth: 7.875 in
Length: 9.5 in
Inscriptions
Inside case: DECO-TEL / Personal Telephones / AREA / CODE 311 555-2368 On bottom: 2881A100D / 5-74 LOUD SERIAL# A10332042 / THE TELEPHONE HOUSING IS/ YOUR PROPERTY. TO ASSURE / QUALITY OF SERVICE, ALL / WORKING PARTS, e.g., DIAL, / CORDS, AND ELECTRICAL COM- / PONENTS REMAIN THE PROP- / ERTY AND RESPONSIBILITY / OF THE TELEPHONE COMPANY / Western Electric LOUD AMERICAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION / D / 148001 DECO-TEL / Personal Telephones / EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA patent pending / MODEL NO. T-B 2110-T
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