TOUCH TONE » T R I M L I N E « WesternElectric / USA (1968)
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Here the keys are illuminated by LEDs via the telephone line -
Works well today too - especially when the power is off !
Back to the DIAL Version ...
Henry Dreyfuss (1904-1972), a celebrated industrial designer, gave
the 302, 500, PRINCESS & TRIMLINE their style - He also designed
JohnDeere tractors, Hoover vacuum cleaners, and streamlined trains.
Historical Remarks ...
The LETTERS ON THE DIALER are for MEMORIZING TELEPHONE NUMBERS ...
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1 4 = G H I 7 = P R S 0 = Operator
2 = A B C 5 = J K L 8 = T U V
3 = D E F 6 = M N O 9 = W X Y
impressum:
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© C.HAMANN http://public.beuth-hochschule.de/~hamann 09/08/07
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