Dictograph Intercom

Object detail

Accession number

1978.2100

Maker

Dictograph Telephones Limited

Production period

1950s

Description

Dark varnish, wooden case. Identified as a HL14/1 substation. Handset has the words "Dictograph Telephone System" moulded into the handle. Red key is ring key. Each switch if push up or down is released by the operation of another unless 2 or more are operated together (e.g. conference call). Maker: Dictagraph Co. Dictograph has a wooden shell with a black bakelite stand on top for holding the head set. Headset its ontop of the stand and is also made of black bakelite. There is a thick electrical wrie affixed to the rear of the machine, insulated in black material. The front face of the dictograph has 8 cylindrical plastic switches, 7 are black, 1 is red.

Marks

490 Impressed
Dictograph Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Bakelite
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Dictograph Telephones Limited. Dictograph Intercom, 1978.2100. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Intercom Tools & Equipment for Communication Sound Communication T&E Sound Communication Devices

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted one year ago.

This is an HL14/1 substation from the 1950's. Manufatured in the UK by Dictograph Telephones Ltd , Aurelia Road Croydon

- Mike Williams posted one year ago.

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