Telephone
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Richard Welling
(American, 1926 - 2009)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x approximate width x depth): 5 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 8 3/4in. (13.3 x 24.1 x 22.2cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
Object number2011.465.48
DescriptionTable top red rotary dial telephone. The receiver is seated on cradle at the top of the base and is attached to body with a spiral cord. Under the receiver cradle is embossed lettering that reads: "BELL SYSTEM / MADE BY / Western Electric." The rotary is made of clear plastic in the center of which is printed in black ink “AREA CODE 203 / 525.8560". Under the rotary and to the outside is printed in white the numbers 1-0, the letters A-Y, and the word "OPERATOR".
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Status
Not on view
George S. Auerbach
Southern New England Telephone Company
