"Stowaway" Design Line Telephone, 1979
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In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. Stowaway models were advertised "for those special places where a phone should be heard but not seen." The Stowaway was available in this "Mediterranean Oak" finish or an "Oiled Walnut" version.
In 1973, AT&T partnered with Henry Dreyfuss & Associates to create a collection of specialty "Design Line" telephones--allowing customers to tailor their technology to fit their home decor. Stowaway models were advertised "for those special places where a phone should be heard but not seen." The Stowaway was available in this "Mediterranean Oak" finish or an "Oiled Walnut" version.
Artifact
Telephone
Date Made
1979
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Henry Dreyfus Associates and made by Western Electric Company
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
97.50.11
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ameritech Corporate Archives.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Chestnut (Wood)
Color
Beige (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.875 in
Width: 11.25 in
Height: 5.875 in
Inscriptions
On bottom: SERIAL # D139978 / THE TELEPHONE HOUSING IS YOUR PROP- / ERTY. TO ASSURE QUALITY OF SERVICE, ALL WORKING PARTS, e.g. DIAL, CORDS / AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS REMAIN THE / PROPERTY AND RESPONSIBILTY OF THE / BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY. / Western Electric 2910A11-50 / 78324 COMPLIES WITH PT 68, FCC RULES / FCC REG. NO.AS593 M-62583-TE-T / RINGER EQUIVALENCE 1.0A LOUD
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