Telephone

Name/Title

Telephone

Entry/Object ID

1992.002.005

Description

Black enamel telephone, 5" high. Oval Base 5 7/8 inches x 4 7/8 inches. Round disc on front of base, 3 inches in diameter, with a smaller disc inside, 1 6/16 inches in diameter. The inside disc noted the number of rings.This model has no dial; the operator at the telephone switchboard rang the other party. The "Store" label was added for the Pendleton Store exhibit. Cradle. Cradle is on a projection which is 1 1/2 inches above the large 3 inch diameter disc. Cradle contains 4 inch high projections, two on either end which keep receiver on cradle. Receiver. Receiver (hearing end) and transmitter (speaking end) are separated by a 4 1/2 inch handle. Receiver and transmitter approximately 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Connected to generator #1992.002.003 ORIGINAL INSCRIPTION: On underside of handle is the inscription, "Bell System made by Western Electric F 1."