Wall Telephone, circa 1900

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telephone

Date Made

circa 1900

Creator Notes

Manufactured by the Moore Telephone and Cabinet Manufacturing Company in Caro, Michigan

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform

Object ID

2008.0.14.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Brass (Alloy)
Composite material
Bakelite (TM)
Nickel (Metal)

Technique

Painting (Coating)
Plating (Metal Coating)

Dimensions

Width: 12 in
Length: 13 in
Depth: 10 in

Inscriptions

Manufacturer's plate on front: MOORE TELEPHONE AND CABINET MFG. CO. / MFGRS. OF TELEPHONES AND SPECIAL CABINETS