Name/Title
TelephonesEntry/Object ID
2021.6.1.1Description
A wall phone with crank, ca. 1900s. The phone is made of an oak box with an ear and mouth piece. The phone appears to have its parts intact with a moveable ear and mouth piece. There are engravings with the location and company names of "Chicago Telephone Supply Co./Elkhart Indiana" on the magneto which is a battery that is charge each time the crank is turned. There are minor to moderate rust damage on some of the metal parts as well as scratches to the wood frame but is in good condition overall.