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We have 2 objects tagged handsets.

Black rotary telephone; transmitter/receiver handset in cradle on raised body with square base; black metal finger wheel above white dial with black numbers; smooth cord, one end attached to handset and the other to back of telephone base.

Model 302 Telephone, ca. 1937
cast and enamel-coated metal, steel, printed paper, rubber-sheathed cord.
Museum purchase from the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition Fund.
1994-73-2

This object was made by Western Electric Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Black rectangular plastic body with sloping top; circular clear plastic dial in center, surrounded by white numbers 1 to 0, the letters A to Y, and the word "OPERATOR", all arranged in a circle around the dial, their positions corresponding to fingerholes in dial. Barbell-shaped handset of black plastic sits in cradle on top of body; coiled black wire at one end of handset plugs into telephone body.

Model 500 Telephone, Designed 1953, this example ca. 1980
molded plastic, metal, rubber.
Transfer from Exhibitions Department.
2009-50-1-a/c

This object was made by Western Electric Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.