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Candlestick Telephone, 1913

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THF72476 / Candlestick Telephone, 1913
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telephone

Date Made

1913

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

92.0.143.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Nickel (Metal)
Rubber (Material)
Composite material
Metal

Technique

Plating (Metal Coating)

Color

Black (Color)
Green

Dimensions

Height: 11.375 in
Diameter: 4.875 in

Inscriptions

On transmitter cover: PROPERTY OF AMERICAN TEL & TEL CO. / 323 / PAT USA JAN 14 1913 On receiver: PAT IN USA DEC 4 1900 / MAR 26 1901 / MAY 20 1913 / JUNE 3 1913
Keywords
Candlestick Telephone, 1913