Telephone, 1905-1915

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telephone

Date Made

1905-1915

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made by Western Electric Company in the United States

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2008.0.14.39

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Composite material
Metal

Color

Black (Color)

Inscriptions

On transmitter faceplate: 323 / PAT IN USA JAN 14 1913 On transmitter cup: PROPERTY OF THE AMERICAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY On receiver: 3670338 On tag wrapped around cord: Western Electric / No. 54 / LENGTH [illegible] / PAT IN USA [illegible] Behind bell: TYPE 130A / PAT'D IN U.S.A. JUN. 24 90 / MAY 3 92 - NOV. 29 92 / MAR. 12 01 - AUG. 16 04