About this object
The simplicity and durability of this design made it an essential tool for everything from ordering supplies to coordinating the commercial fishing and farming operations that built Stuart's economy.
Telephone
Western Electric Telephone
This sturdy wall-mounted telephone, manufactured by Western Electric, once connected Stuart households and businesses to the wider world during the early-to-mid twentieth century. As the reliable workhorse of American telephone systems, Western Electric instruments like this one became fixtures in homes, offices, and shops throughout Martin County as the region grew from a frontier settlement into a thriving community.
On display, main floor, Telephone section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Telephone, Wall |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2023.11.004 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, Telephone section |
| Provenance | Donated by Barbara Andrade |
| Catalog description | Western Electric Telephone |
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