"Stowaway" Design Line Telephone, 1979

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Artifact Overview

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. Stowaway models were advertised "for those special places where a phone should be heard but not seen." The Stowaway was available in this "Mediterranean Oak" finish or an "Oiled Walnut" version.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telephone

Date Made

1979

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Henry Dreyfus Associates and made by Western Electric Company

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

97.50.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ameritech Corporate Archives.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Chestnut (Wood)

Color

Beige (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.875 in
Width: 11.25 in
Height: 5.875 in

Inscriptions

On bottom: SERIAL # D139978 / 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 RESPONSIBILTY OF THE / BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. / Western Electric 2910A11-50 / 78324 COMPLIES WITH PT 68, FCC RULES / FCC REG. NO.AS593 M-62583-TE-T / RINGER EQUIVALENCE 1.0A LOUD
"Stowaway" Design Line Telephone, 1979