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Hanging Telephone Index These hanging indexes were
placed
behind the mouthpieces of wooden wall and candlestick telephones. These 3 examples ( 2 cardboard and one celluloid) allowed the user to write down needed telephone numbers and names in an alphabetical file. |
Side-mount Telephone Number Index mfg. by Mayer Mfg. Corporation of Chicago. This hanging telephone number index, made of metal with heavy paper pages, clips on to the side of a candlestick telephone. This particular piece was also anadvertising piece for Butter-Nut Bread |
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The Telephone Clip mfg. by the H.R. Smith Co. Washington PA. Device used to hold business cards or small pieces of notepaper on the lower section, and hold a pencil in the clip on the shaft. |
Positive Telephone Reminder This advertising piece, held in place by the mouthpiece, was used to hold notes and a wooden pencil. The particular piece advertises James Cleaning & Pressing Co. This WE 20B candlestick is also equipped with a Burns Glass Mouthpiece. |
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This WE22 candlestick is
equipped
with two attachments. On the topof the faceplate is a Telephone Number Card Holder with a Bell System number card. A Mouthpiece Cover made of celluloid and advertising F.J. Miller Furniture Maker and Undertaker is clipped on to the front of the mouthpiece. The telephone number is 77W. |
Bashlin Telephone Disinfector mfg. by Tatem Mfg. Co. Buffalo, NY This telephone mouthpiece cover/disinfector attaches to the front of the mouthpiece with a small screw at the bottom. The paper inserts were chemically treated with germicidal properties, and could be replaced when needed. |
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This Pencil Holder advertised the “Saniphone Service” which came and cleaned and sterilized telephone instruments to protect users from disease. |
#1 Telephone Locking Device mfg. Chas. C. Bielitz 50 Church St. New York City. This devise is used to “lock up” an upright desk stand from use by locking down the hookswitch with a small padlock device. |
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This unique Number Card Holder is attached to the perch bolt of an upright desk telephone. It has the same number ring clip, paper insert, and clear protective cover as would be used on any of the Western Electric dials. This candlestick is also shown with a white porcelain mouthpiece. |