Wall Telephone, 1901

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telephone

Date Made

1901

Creator Notes

Manufactured by Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Company and Stromberg-Carlson Telephone Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Collections Platform

Object ID

2008.0.14.28

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Composite material
Metal
Brass (Alloy)

Technique

Painting (Coating)

Color

Black (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Width: 8.75 in
Length: 18 in
Depth: 13.5 in

Inscriptions

Manufacturer's plate: THE STROMBERG-CARLSON TEL. MFG. CO. / PAT'S JUNE 12, 94. NOV. 27, 94 / SEP. 10, 95. APR. 21, 96. SEP. 8, 96. APR. 13, 97 / OTHER PATENTS PENDING Transmitter cup: KELLOGG CHICAGO, U.S.A. / PAT'D NOV. 26.1901. / 974921- C Sticker adhered to wall mount: Chicago Automobile Supply House / Chicago Automobile Supply House / Complete line of / Automobile Accessories / 1355 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, ILL. Receiver: STROMBERG-CARLSON TELEPHONE MFG. CO. Back of wall mount: 35 / 823118