"Coquette" Design Line Telephone, 1976
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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. Released in 1976, the Coquette references 19th century Danish design. An "elegant offering" intended for rooms "decorated with a delicate touch, " customers could inscribe their name on the filigreed brass plate.
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. Released in 1976, the Coquette references 19th century Danish design. An "elegant offering" intended for rooms "decorated with a delicate touch, " customers could inscribe their name on the filigreed brass plate.
Artifact
Telephone
Date Made
1976
Creators
American Telecommunications Corporation
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Henry Dreyfus Associates with housing by the American Telecommunications Corporation in Japan; transmission and signaling components by Western Electric Company.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
97.50.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ameritech Corporate Archives.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 6.25 in
Depth: 7 in
Length: 10.5 in
Inscriptions
On bottom: SER. NO. 117889 / HOUSING MADE IN JAPAN SERIAL #B306707 / THE TELEPHONE HOUSING IS YOUR PROP- / ERTY. TO ASSURE QUALITY OF SERVICE, / ALL WORKING PARTS, e.g., DIAL, CORDS, / AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS REMAIN / THE PROPERTY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF / THE BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY / Western Electric 882AD200 / 76173 LOUD
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