Telephone [Manual]

Object detail

Accession number

2019.108.6

Production period

1970s
1980s

Description

Manual dial table mount telephone. Telephone casing is made of black bakelite. Dial consists of a single crank. The telephone body is approximately rectangular with an angled front and receiver crade on top. The receiver connects to the rear of the body via a black plastic insulated cable. Also extending from the rear of the body is braided textile insulated cable which connects to a small rectangular black bakelite connection box. Protruding from the connector box are four disconnected wires (red/white/black/green). The unit rests on four small circular rubber feet.

Marks

TO CALL:- TURN HANDLE & LIFT HANDSET. / WHEN FINISHED REPLACE HANDSET & TURN HANDLE. Printed
164 53 Embossed
N2120R1 Ink Stamp
2523/A / 1 Embossed
C / C / BA2 Embossed
BT No 20/4 Embossed
C50 Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Textile

Credit Line

Telephone [Manual], 2019.108.6. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Telephone Telephone, Desk Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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