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Kansas City Desk Stand (Early) |
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Kansas City Desk Stand (Later) |
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c. 1905ish - This phone is equipped with
Stromberg Carlson's first style bakelite receiver. |
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Manual Desk Stand Model 986 |
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Manual Desk
Stand Model #986 Transition-Adapted |
| This is a common
Stromberg Carlson manual model #986 with the addition of an
adapter to accommodate a dial. This adapter is part #D-49315
manufactured by American/Auto Electric. Mounting holes were
located in order for it to attach to the manual sticks of
various manufacturers. Conveniently, it is designed to fit
an Auto Electric Mercedes type dial. This would save
company's money by allowing manual sets to be in service
over a longer period. A great marketing ploy by
American/Automatic Electric.
Today, these adapters are
difficult to find. From all evidence, dial and adapter were
original to this desk stand. |
phonemandave.net/stromberg page 2
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