Henry Dreyfuss and Western Electric
“302” Telephone
Designed 1937, this example c. 1953
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- Designer: Henry Dreyfuss
- Manufacturer: Western Electric
“302” Telephone
Designed 1937, this example c. 1953
Physical Qualities
Plastic, Lucite, metal, cloth, Telephone receiver and body: 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (14 x 22.2 x 19.1 cm) Receiver: 8 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (22.2 x 6.7 x 8.3 cm) Telephone body: 4 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (12.1 x 13.3 x 19.1 cm) Coiled electrical cord: 30 x 1 x 1 in. (76.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm) Electrical cord attached to base: 60 x 1/4 x 1/4 in. (152.4 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm)
Credit Line
Purchase with exchange funds from Gift of Mrs. Richard C. Morse
Object Number
1998.518
Inscribed: Label on underside: "FANTASTIC CONDITION / WE 302 1950'S IVORY / $575. ~ / BELL (???)"
