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Western Electric Desk Stand Telephone, 1921-1931

THF176641 / Western Electric Desk Stand Telephone, 1921-1931
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Telephone

Date Made

1921-1931

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.1780.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Composite material
Plastic
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Hard Rubber

Color

Black (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 5 in

Inscriptions

in window at center of dial: CHERRY / 0061 on plate on front of transmitter: PROPERTY OF / AMERICAN TEL & TEL CO. / 337 / PAT USA 11413 32315 on back of transmitter: PROPERTY OF THE AMERICAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY along front edge of base: PAT IN USA JAN 26 15 JAN 1 18 SEPT 21 20