Hostage Phone, crisis throw phone by Mountain Bell
Maker
Mountain Bell
Datec.1985
MediumMetal and plastic
Dimensions6 x 13 x 17 1/2 in. (15.2 x 33 x 44.5 cm)
ClassificationsTelecommunication Tools and Equipment
Catalog number2009.4.2
DescriptionThe equipment is housed in a silver metal case. Inside switches are color-coded and labelled. It is battery-charged. There are two phones, one tan and pne brown. There are black cords and silver cords. There is a cassette tape recorder, a set of earphones, and a portable handset for earphones, speaking, and jacks. The cover is padded with blue foam, eggshell design.Status
Not on view
c. 1920
