Sculptura Or "Donut" Telephone, 1980-1989
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Artifact Overview
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. The Sculptura model was designed by Donald Genaro and is a classic example of Pop Art's influence on everyday consumer goods. Eye-catching and playful, it came in white, brown, and yellow.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Telephone
Date Made
1980-1989
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Henry Dreyfus Associates and manufactured by the Western Electric Company in the United States.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.123.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles Sable.
Material
Plastic
Color
White (Color)
Inscriptions
Sticker adhered to back of casing:
To activate New York Telephone / PHONESMART services, press / *66 Repeat Dialing / Deactivate *86 / *69 Call Return / Deactivate *89 / *57 Call Trace / For rotary phones / dial 11 instead of * / For example, 1166 for Repeat Dialing
On bottom:
SERIAL # 738871 / THE TELEPHONE HOUSING IS YOUR PROP / ERTY. TO ASSURE QUALITY OF SERVICE / ALL WORKING PARTS , E.G., DIAL, CO [illegible] / AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS REMAIN THE / PROPERTY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE / BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY . / Western Electric
COMPLIES WITH PT 68. FCC RULES / FCC REG. NO. AS593M-62587-TE-T / RINGER EQUIVALENCE 1.0A
Stamped in red on bottom: LOUD / 2902 A1-58 / 79234
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