427/2011

Collection

Domestic Appliances

Brief description

Dial-less telephone made of ivory phenolic resin with a sliding tray containing a celluloid holder and a fabric covered flex. This model 'Tele 232' was manufactured for the General Post Office c.1934.

Object name

telephone

Object number

427/2011

Production date

c.1930s (manufactured)

Period

Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

phenolic resin
textile

Technique

moulded

Physical description

Telephone made of ivory phenolic resin with a sliding tray at the front of the base containing a celluloid panel and a fabric covered plaited flex but has no rotating dial. Where the dial would usually have been there is a blank ring which contains a central holder contating a printed paper insert. The handset has a curved mouthpiece.

Dimensions

Height: 19cm
Width: 18.5cm
Length: 16.5cm

Website keywords

telephones

Associated organisations

General Post Office