Desk Telephone
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Date1913
Mediumplastic, metal, paint
Dimensions12 × 6 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (30.5 × 16.5 × 16.5 cm)
ClassificationsTools & Equipment for Communication
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Shirley Whelan
Object numberPC1977.56.2
DescriptionThis is a Western Electric desk telephone with both a speaker and an earpiece. The speaker forms the main body, it is cylindrical with a wide flared base and a curving head that ends in a circle facing forwards. The speaker is inside of this circle, as is the manufacturer's label. Attached to the side of the body is a semi-circle clip where the ear piece is hung. This piece is also cylindrical with a flared end where the audio comes from, a wire connected the ear piece to the main body.On View
Not on viewTerms
Ross Electronics Corp.
R. C. A. Victor
