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1994

  • Work on this object began.

1996

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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ArtLine Caleidofon Telephone

This is a telephone. It was manufactured by Telekom. It is dated 1994 and we acquired it in 1996. Its medium is plastic, electronic components. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Deutsche Bundepost Telekom. It is credited Gift of Deutsche Bundespost Telekom.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 8.3 x 25.7 x 20.5 cm (3 1/4 x 10 1/8 x 8 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

ArtLine Caleidofon Telephone; Manufactured by Telekom; Germany; plastic, electronic components; Overall: 8.3 x 25.7 x 20.5 cm (3 1/4 x 10 1/8 x 8 1/16 in.); Gift of Deutsche Bundespost Telekom; 1996-38-1-a,b

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