While researching the history of this
beautiful phone I came across
this information on the
correct operations on using it
and
doing it with respect to the operator
as well as connecting with the person your calling.
Then using the name on the
hand cranked generator
inside and the numbers on the base,
I found this information.
The number 893 pinpoints this phone
to be late 1910s or early 1920s
(specifically around 1915-1920).
Most of these phones were
in the 890 series,
meaning this 893
is a slightly scarer model.
This design was often called the
"Farmer's Telephone".
It was sold heavily to independent,
rural cooperatives to bypass
the urban constraints
of the early Bell System.
The second number 1038538
indicates
that it was made at the
peck of World War I.
My friend called me
last week
and ask if I would
come over,
because there was something
she wanted to give me.
When I found out what
it was I asked her
to be sure that
her children didn't
want it.
She said no
she had already asked them
and no one wanted it.
She said she thought of me
because of my old house
and she thought it
would be perfect here.
Well I am delighted,
It certainly fits
the style of my 1905 home.
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Connie:)
