Historical information

Telephone used in most households as standard issue from the Postmaster General (PMG) from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Physical description

Black bakelite telephone with rotary dial face, hand set and long connection cord.

Inscriptions & markings

On base: 'PMG 300, S.T.C. 51 S1/90, Old Telephone No JW1503'
On face: 'ABFJLMUWXY {listen before calling}, pull dial round to stop and let go'