Object Record Detail
From:Te Kūiti Museum and Gallery
Name/TitleVintage Wooden Wall Phone
About this objectBrown Wooden phone, rectangular with shelf at bottom. Designed to be screwed onto the wall. Has a black handset on one side which is attached via a plaited grey cable. Has manual handle on the right hand side, to turn to call up an operator at the manual telephone exchange. Two black metal bells and ringer attached at the front top.
Medium and Materialswood, metal
Inscription and MarksBrass plaque on top with "G.E.C., Made in England by the General Electric Co of England at Coventry".
Measurements31.0 wide (including handset) x 42.0 high x 28.0 deep (including shelf), cm
Object TypeTelephones
Object number2026.2241
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
