When one thinks of an antique telephone, the image of an old crank wall phone generally comes to mind. Since its invention in 1876 the telephone evolved along with the technology of the time. Not only was there an evolution in the instruments but many different manufacturers produced various styles and a certain uniqueness to their wall and desk telephones. The uniqueness of the old telephones has become very attractive and many people have found these to be interesting collectables. The pages on this site will provide links to the history of the telephone and the histories of a number of current telephone companies. In addition, information about antique telephones, wiring diagrams, where to obtain parts and the Antique Telephone Collectors Association is provided.. 

 

 

PHONE OF THE MONTH

is the Western Electric Colored H1 (302)
Shown in Old Rose


The Bell System first introduced the Western Electric 302 sets in 1937 after many years of design by the famous industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss. At first the phones were made of a zinc alloy but changed to thermopastic in 1941. In the middle 1940's colored thermoplastic sets were offered. The colors supplied in thermoplastic were ivory, gray-green, old rose, peking red and dark blue.


Photo© by Chuck Eby

 



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