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Monophone (AE 40)
Monophone (AE 40)

Monophone (AE 40)

Automatic Electric Company (active 1891–1989)
Herbert F. Oberfell (American)
1938–50
Place of ManufactureNorthlake, IL
Medium/TechniqueBakelite (plastic), chrome, brass, black paint, porcelain, lead
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 9 x 7 3/4 in. (12.7 x 22.9 x 19.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Brett Angell
Accession number2006.2017
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ClassificationsTools and equipment
Collections
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)
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