Telephone, Desk

2021-2962
Desk Telephone
Desk Telephone
Desk Telephone
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Title
Desk Telephone
Creation Date
1927
1937
Materials

Dimensions

5.25 in H x 5.125 in W x 8.75 in L Item (Overall)

Maker's Mark
Western Electric Co.
Description
A model D1 desk telephone with an E1 handset produced by Western Electric for AT&T. The model B1 and D1 are the first telephones introduced into the Bell System in 1927. This particular telephone lacks of rotary dial, which means that only incoming calls can be taken.
Related People and Organizations
Western Electric Co.
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