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Telephone

Object Name:
Telephone
Object ID:
2014.052.01
Date:
circa 1920
Description:
Telephone, candlestick type. Circular brass base, stamped "NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED" on top. Brass post (handle) with black metal and plastic mouthpiece attached at top. Metal back of mouthpiece stamped "NORTHERN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED". Black plastic handset (receiver) hanging in brass cradle. Brown fabric-covered cord.
Material:
Metal
Brass
Plastic
Dimensions:
H-11.5 W-6 Dia-5.25 inches
Provenance:
From the collection of the Telephone Pioneers, Jasper N. Keller Chapter No. 33, Manchester, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Jasper N. Keller Chapter No. 33, Telephone Pioneers
Subjects:
Telephones
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