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Monophone (AE 40)
Manufactured by: Automatic Electric Company (active 1891–1989)
Designed by: Herbert F. Oberfell (American)
Designed by: Herbert F. Oberfell (American)
1938–50
Place of Manufacture: Northlake, IL
Medium/Technique
Bakelite (plastic), chrome, brass, black paint, porcelain, lead
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 9 x 7 3/4 in. (12.7 x 22.9 x 19.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Brett Angell
Accession Number2006.2017
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Household
Marks
Stamped in ink on base in a rectangle: "Monophone / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / [list of patents] / AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC COMPANY / CHICAGO / MADE IN U.S.A."
ProvenanceBy 2000, Milwaukee Antique Store; 2000, purchased from Antique Store by Brett Angell; 2006, gift from Angell to the MFA (Accession Date: December 29, 2006)