Desk Stand Telephone, circa 1895

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telephone

Date Made

circa 1895

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made by Western Electric Company in the United States

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

44.160.253

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Nickel (Metal)
Composite material
Brass (Alloy)

Dimensions

Height: 12.75 in
Diameter: 5.5 in

Inscriptions

On transmitter cover: WESTERN ELECTRIC / COMPANY / 228 W On transmitter cup: PATENTED IN USA NOV 17-91 NOV 1-92