So What is it?
This photo states it is a phone photo, but there is a small phone at the top of the bigger item. So did this item have anything to do with phones? One of those machines workers used to plug the cords into to send the signal over the correct phone lines when we had the dial phone or prior? Anyone have an idea? Interesting item and pretty red color. If you know please let the rest of us in on it.
Blue Ribbon F 
dunelight 3:42 pm on August 22, 2016 Permalink |
It is a switchboard. You called the operator, told her who you wanted to talk to and she manually connected you.
dunelight 3:44 pm on August 22, 2016 Permalink |
On second thought…it does look ‘breaker’ ish but I cannot enlarge the photo. It seems like some sort of switching station or switch board but I cannot see it well.
blueribbonfair 4:12 pm on August 24, 2016 Permalink |
Thanks for your input.
'CC' Richards, Daytripper Sippers 11:43 am on August 25, 2016 Permalink |
I think you’re right, it’s an antique telephone exchange. Here’s a photo of another one on flickr and with the cords and headset. https://www.flickr.com/photos/sbell/3376316314
blueribbonfair 1:59 pm on August 25, 2016 Permalink |
Thank you for your input and going the 2nd mile to get me this link.