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Each party line subscriber then had a distinct telephone number usually totally different from the numbers of others on that same party line

Original Stromberg Carlson Dial complete with alphanumeric Dial Plate

Works on modern lines

When the handset is replaced the selector buttons return to their normal position

Automatic Electric Type 40 - Orange - Chrome Trim shsdparentproduct Each party line subscriber thenHistory The Automatic Electric Model 40 Monophone was introduced in 1938. This combined phone includes all the components required to operate within the casing, eliminating the need for an external network subset and ringer. The AE40 is a graceful example of art deco design. These rugged phones were made of solid Bakelite and were available in a variety of colours with various trim options This particular unit is the deluxe "chrome trim" version. It