Candlestick Telephone, 1892

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telephone

Date Made

1892

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2008.0.14.40

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Nickel (Metal)
Composite material
Rubber (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Metal

Technique

Plating (Metal coating)

Color

Black (Color)

Inscriptions

On transmitter cover: "3393711" Transmitter cup: PROPERTY OF THE AMERICAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY / PATENTED - JULY 9.89. NOV.17.91.NOV.1.92
Candlestick Telephone, 1892